The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Texas A&M Edition

[Lighthouse]

For as disappointing as Brooks was down the stretch last night, I thought he was able to mix it up pretty well at a couple of crucial moments in the first half. He got to the line on a couple of trips and got us points when nobody else was scoring.

Other than that, Im a little concerned about how easily Wheeler gets flustered by pressure. Cal deflected for him in the postgame, but Saavir is experienced (and good) enough to not be making the grade school mistakes he was making last night. There were at least three instances where he dribbled into the corner against the press. Like... cmon man.

I realize Wheeler had a couple of clutch baskets, but driving into those traps, into the corners and even a couple times into the lane were not decisions a seasoned PG would do, especially at his size. He had 8 TO's and 4 assists. His good play was, 5-8 FG's and 2-2 from 3. He can expect the same Saturday.

If he sees a trap coming and \passes away from it, for a short time we have a 4 on 3 situation.

[Jeff ROCKober]

I think we missed 4 dunks last night. So frustrating.
TyTy needs to be on the floor. Kentucky is just not very good when he is on the bench.
Wheeler with 8 turnovers and I believe 7 at the half. For as bad as he played he did grind this one out and came up with a few big shots as well.
Brooks likes the jumper too much like Jules Camara. I would love for him to be more physical but has always played soft.
This was a gritty win after playing near perfect against Tennessee. Kentucky may not win against Auburn but I see them steadily improving and this team will peak in March.

[Ratt]

I realize Wheeler had a couple of clutch baskets, but driving into those traps, into the corners and even a couple times into the lane were not decisions a seasoned PG would do, especially at his size. He had 8 TO's and 4 assists. His good play was, 5-8 FG's and 2-2 from 3. He can expect the same Saturday.

If he sees a trap coming and \passes away from it, for a short time we have a 4 on 3 situation.

I still think he needs to come off the bench. I still think this offense moves better with TyTy at the point. Start TyTy, Mintz, Grady, Toppin or Brooks, Big O.