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Topic: ESPN take on our Cats
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SCWC
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posted 12-08-2018 04:13 PM
ESPN Article on Cats downfall:
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Jeff It looked like Kentucky was starting to figure things out since the 34-point opening-night loss to Duke in Indianapolis. The Wildcats had won seven in a row, all coming by double-figures. But none of those games were against high-major opponents. And then came Saturday, when Kentucky fell in overtime to Seton Hall at Madison Square Garden. The Wildcats' 3-point defense had been their weakness all season, and while the Pirates didn't shoot a high percentage, Myles Powell (25 points after halftime) got loose late in the game and Myles Cale had a wide-open winner late in overtime. John Calipari is still trying to find the correct fit for his pieces right now. Ashton Hagans went from being a rotation player to playing 28 minutes against UNC-Greensboro and 30 minutes on Saturday. Quade Green has played 18 minutes total in the last two games, with E.J. Montgomery totaling 23 and Nick Richards fading back to being a non-factor. It could be Calipari shortening his rotation, or it could be him still searching for the right fit. At this point, Kentucky isn't playing like a top-25 team. The Wildcats have lost to the two best teams they have played and still haven't played a true road game. That will change soon. Here's their final three nonconference games: home vs. Utah, neutral vs. North Carolina, at Louisville. quote:
I predict we will enter the SEC conference part of the schedule with an 8 and 4 won/loss record.
[ 12-08-2018, 04:14 PM: Message edited by: SCWC ]
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Bama Cat
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posted 12-08-2018 10:06 PM
I tend to agree with you. This team is in deep trouble like the 2013 team. Travis puts up big numbers but he also has big numbers for his missed inside shots and number of losses when he's inside. His bad wipes out all his good. Richards is good for one good play a game. Might as well take him out after he makes a good play because he is done. Herro plays good but he can't hit the ocean from a row boat. We won't get to 25 wins with this team. PJ's handle on the ball is not what it should be for him wanting to enter the draft either. Another big problem is the number of dumb fouls we commit.
[ 12-08-2018, 10:07 PM: Message edited by: Bama Cat ]
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boomdaddy
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posted 12-09-2018 12:34 AM
I don’t like Travis starting, don’t like the offense going through him and quicker players make him look like a statue when he tries to defend.
Green is a liability if he isn’t hitting 3s. He just is
Herro missed a ton of wide open shots. Cal must have faith in him, but right now, he is not a gamer. He needs to be a gamer, if he is going to get so many opportunities.
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