Kentucky vs. TAMU: Game Thread

[Joneslab]

The slowdown game has really hurt Fox. He hasn't fully adjusted since teams started sprinting back and Cal began calling in plays from the sideline. Not his game.

[BobS]

Up 4. Defense has actually been decent but our offense is pure hot garbage.

Hawkins should start every game here on out. He starts with energy. Of course he wont.

We're going to win because Humphries scored so there's tgat.

Willis had a decent half I thought.

[George]

The slowdown game has really hurt Fox. He hasn't fully adjusted since teams started sprinting back and Cal began calling in plays from the sideline. Not his game.

Cal must've switched to an OVC playbook.

[Lighthouse]

...and I don't think he is 100%. His play makes me think he is not close to being healthy. I feel he lost some edge and confidence of late and perhaps being unhealthy with poor results has made him play poorly.

If that's the case, and it looks like it is, rest him the remainder of this game and he will have time to heal before Nashville.

[George]

Up 4. Defense has actually been decent but our offense is pure hot garbage.

Hawkins should start every game here on out. He starts with energy. Of course he wont.

We're going to win because Humphries scored so there's tgat.

Willis had a decent half I thought.

Upperclassmen are getting it done.

[Joneslab]

Willis will get in there and pull out tough rebounds.

Mulder struggles to grab those same balls. Hard to play him for extended minutes because he'll generally have a possession in there where a carom comes right to him and he won't grab it.

[ralph helm]

These big deficits could be serious in the NCAA tourney &lead to a very early exit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[George]

Willis will get in there and pull out tough rebounds.

Mulder struggles to grab those same balls. Hard to play him for extended minutes because he'll generally have a possession in there where a carom comes right to him and he won't grab it.

Hit him in the chin, then he fell on the floor.

[George]

These big deficits could be serious in the NCAA tourney &lead to a very early exit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The likely outcome.

[Joneslab]

These big deficits could be serious in the NCAA tourney &lead to a very early exit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep.

There was another Calipari team that did this but I can't remember which one. Seems like I recall them having to come out and do special drills to get their energy up.

Believe it was the Julius Randle team.

[Jeff ROCKober]

Monk seems to struggle with physical play and I think Texas A&M had an excellent game plan for him and double teams down low against Bam. I like some of Monk's assists and he is rebounding. UK has missed some open looks. I do like that this team does not wilt but hate the slow start. Fox has lost his funk right now. I want to see Funky Fox appear and seems to be always in last 5 minutes. Gabriel seems so nervous of late like the ball is 300 degrees. Not sure if he is drinking too many Red Bulls but I would like to see him play more relaxed.

[Joneslab]

Monk seems to struggle with physical play and I think Texas A&M had an excellent game plan for him and double teams down low against Bam.

Agree. Billy Kennedy is a very solid coach.

[BJD]

Still think we're gonna make a deep run?

Absolutely!!

[BJD]

Someone tell BJD that Hawkins just finished great plays back-to-back.

No one has to tell me. I can see it. Hawkins has played really well today. I'm glad for that as I'm a UK fan.

Monk is also playing great and not forcing things.

I think Fox is still hurt.

[Joneslab]

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