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Topic: Cal says 1 lineup has analytically proven to be elite offensively
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catmandoo
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posted 01-19-2021 11:48 AM
On his call-in show Monday night, John Calipari revealed that there is one offensive lineup that could be the problem solver to Kentucky Wildcats’ offensive woes.
Kentucky disappointed again in their showdown with Auburn last Saturday, once again putting on an abysmal offensive display. Calipari had been rolling with Dontaie Allen and Jacob Toppin in the first half of the game, the two proving to be sparks and provided over half of the Wildcats’ first half points.
For one reason or the other, the two saw a drop in minutes in the second half, most noticeably Allen.
Calipari said Monday that one of his lineups has produced with the best of college basketball this season, and that “maybe” those guys could be seeing more minutes:
If that lineup has statistically proven to be a great offense, there should be no maybe about playing them more. Whoever gives you the best chance to win should be on the floor for the Wildcats right now, and Calipari has not been doing that as of late.
Now, the question is which lineup is that? Who’s the point guard running it? What does the frontcourt look like? Is Terrence Clarke part of it, despite his five-game absence that will likely be extended this week?
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Bama Cat
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posted 01-19-2021 12:50 PM
He knows who should be on the floor but he will find it hard to bench some of his season long starters. Mintz and Allen should be in there for at least 25 minutes or more. Toppin should be in there over half the time. Brooks should be given more time now that he is well. Jackson and Ware need more work and better accuracy from underneath. The 3 guard roster is not working very well and we need more work in the paint by the bigs. Take it inside and ack out to Allen and Mintz for the 3.
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Tiptree
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posted 01-19-2021 04:54 PM
I think that almost any lineup that does NOT include Boston would be better.
My personal pick would be Askew, Mintz, Allen, Toppin, and Brooks. That lacks a true big man, but Cal always talks about "positionless" basketball. Those five play hard, are athletic, and mostly play smart defense.
But, honestly, I don't see any hint of an "elite" offense on this team.
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Bama Cat
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posted 01-19-2021 05:31 PM
You're right. We just don't have that one or sometimes two great players to call on. With what we have coming in next year there has to be 2 or 3 guys transfer if they want to play.
[ 01-19-2021, 05:32 PM: Message edited by: Bama Cat ]
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