The Kansas GAME THREAD

[catfaninin]

ESPN just announced Carlton Bragg is suspended indefinitely. But supposedly not related to the rape investigation.

[catfaninin]

Very concerned. Not only is this a crucial (to put it lightly) game, anytime you play against a vet backcourt you're going to be involved in a battle. And Josh Jackson will arguably be the most talented player on the court.

As a team Kansas has been spotty this year. They've had to win tight games against bad teams. They've gotten terrible calls to win games. They're coming off a game where they got drilled.

But this will be close. Good point guards can single-handedly hold teams in games even when the rest of the team is scuffling, and Frank Mason isn't just a good college point guard. Guy is great.

IMO the backcourt will offset and it will come down to whether or not we can handle Josh Jackson. If he goes off like Robert Hubbs then we lose.

I am really not that concerned about this game. This hasn't been a typical Kansas team all year. Lot's of things they don't do well at all. And now they seem to be a big mess off the court as well. I will be surprised if this is not a double digit UK win.

[Katmendo]

ESPN just announced Carlton Bragg is suspended indefinitely. But supposedly not related to the rape investigation.

Saw that. Could be completely unrelated, but... I'm not a huge sucker for coincidence.

[KevinHall]

Saw that. Could be completely unrelated, but... I'm not a huge sucker for coincidence.

Bragg was arrested earlier this year for striking his girl friend and pushing her down some stairs. Sounds like a real nice guy. It wouldn't surprise me either if it turns out to be related to this rape allegation.

[Joneslab]

Bragg out thins their front line even more. Not a great player but he's a long body with some fouls.

They'll probably have to play the spectacularly named Mitch Lightfoot quite a bit. And he sucks.

[justafan]

Bragg out thins their front line even more. Not a great player but he's a long body with some fouls.

They'll probably have to play the spectacularly named Mitch Lightfoot quite a bit. And he sucks.

And Bam STILL won't get the ball enough

[Joneslab]

And Bam STILL won't get the ball enough

Probably not.

[George]

And Bam STILL won't get the ball enough

When the Bragg news was made public, Kyle Tucker tweeted "Bam will go for 30," and I immediately thought the same thing as you.

[Joneslab]

Bragg wouldn't have much bearing on Bam anyway. Bam would break him in half out there. He doesn't spend much time at all in the paint and basically plays like a guard. They're going to have to hope Lucas can play for 35+ minutes or so.

The loss of Azubuike hurts Kansas badly in a game like tomorrow's.

[George]

Bragg wouldn't have much bearing on Bam anyway. Bam would break him in half out there. He doesn't spend much time at all in the paint and basically plays like a guard. They're going to have to hope Lucas can play for 35+ minutes or so.

The loss of Azubuike hurts Kansas badly in a game like tomorrow's.

I somehow missed this news. Not sure how well he was playing (his averages look all right) but man, that kid's BIG. Glad we don't have to deal with him.

[justford]

And Bam STILL won't get the ball enough

Play guys that will get him the ball even if it is Brad and Johnny David

[Joneslab]

Kentucky opens as a 5 point favorite.

[KevinHall]

Kentucky opens as a 5 point favorite.

Up to seven according to a Tweet.

[justford]

Do you think ESPN needs to advertise/publicize the game more lol

[DA#23]

7 points is way too much