Kansas vs. Kentucky: Game Thread

[Ratt]

It's over, gotta have CJ and Reeves show up in big games against good teams...

WeLL, CJ has to be on the floor there. Why go away from the starting 5 and Reeves? Did Liv even play in the 2nd half. So tired of playing 5 on 4

[Ratt]

Wheeler having to play because Fredrick is giving us absolutely nothing in this game.

But CJ is still a threat. Put Liv in if CJ isn’t doing it.

[Joneslab]

But CJ is still a threat. Put Liv in if CJ isn’t doing it.

Usually a threat. Killed us tonight. Couldn’t play him in that game.

[Catsrock]

Wheeler having to play because Fredrick is giving us absolutely nothing in this game.

Actually your starting lineup is Wallace, CJ, Oscar, Toppin and Livingston. If CJ can’t produce then Reeves is the obvious replacement. In fact he’s clearly the better player at this point. Yes, I know he was in there. My point is that although Wheeler had to make an appearance he got too many minutes to have 2 pts 0 assists and no defense. Livingston was not bad in the first half. Could have been the starters except Reeves in place of CJ down the stretch. Cal still trying to prove it can’t be done without Wheeler. In fact it ain’t happening with him.

[Lighthouse]

Wallace, was our only player who I thought played a good game. Oscar was good on offense, but played scared on defense. Toppin was good in spurts. Reeves was sub par, and Frederick was a no show along with Wheeler. Livingston started out great, made a defensive mistake and Cal benched him for the remainder.

[GOCAT15]

I’ll take Livingstons mistakes at this point, at least he can rebound and drive to the basket, CJ is the most disappointing shooter that I can remember. No reason he is on the court, he hasn’t earned it.

[Joneslab]

So many times in college basketball the game comes down to how many threes you hit vs. how many threes the other guy hits.

[GOCAT15]

So many times in college basketball the game comes down to how many threes you hit vs. how many threes the other guy hits.

Yep, and we crapped the bed tonight, literally only had to hit 2-3 more and would’ve been a completely different game.

[Joneslab]

Yep, and we crapped the bed tonight, literally only had to hit 2-3 more and would’ve been a completely different game.

The possession where Fredrick got two wide open attempts seemed to be a back-breaker.

[Ratt]

Can’t play Wheeler. Sorry I know I’m negative on here about him but he’s not a threat. Even if he doesn’t mess up, he kills the flow of this team. It’s so obvious when watching.

Like this play, he gets a screen and the big guy never comes out of the paint because he can’t shoot a 15ft shot. Or when Wallace drives to the middle and Wheeler is wide open as his guy sags. At least with LIv, Reeves, or CJ in the game, that defender can’t sag as they are a threat to score. It’s the small things no pun intended. He provides little for the problems he causes for playing so much.

[lilproUK98]

The possession where Fredrick got two wide open attempts seemed to be a back-breaker.

Kansas was just better in many areas and neutralized our strengths. And made 4 threes in the last 3 mins. Pat Adams remains terrible at his job. That's my expert analysis. 😁

[GOCAT15]

And let’s not forget the free throws in the first half, I thought we got over that slump but I guess not. We could be built a 10 point lead easy if we’d hit them early.

And also it’s a travesty that Oscar didn’t have 40 points tonight, this was one of those nights where he should’ve touched the ball every time down the court. Should’ve just played a two man game with Cason since he was the only other one that really showed up tonight.

[Dwight Schrute]

I scream you scream we all scream into the void on here

[lilproUK98]

Fredrick really struggling.

Not sure why Cal left Oscar out for so long. Seems like we had a chance to take advantage there with their foul and injury situation.

This was a mind blowing mistake that very few noticed. I know I did.

[Ratt]

Will say one thing though ---- RUPP and the whole day full of excitement waiting for a UK game was AWESOME!!!! Hope this energy stays the remainder of the season.