Just an absolutely horrible display from the 7 minute to the five minute mark on defense. Playing zone (which is baffling considering the shooters that Vandy has), Kentucky was out of place, with players having no idea where they should be, and Rajon Rondo walking around and letting his assignment hit three after three. Rondo's attitude has always been awful and now he is matching it with exactly zero intensity.

That stretch was one of the worst I have seen in the last few years and it showcases the problems of this team (coaching strategy, lack of big men that are competent and attitude) that just continue to show game after game. 

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