UK vs UGA: Game Thread

[Catsrock]

That second half was genuinely fun. After a first half in which we looked outmanned at at least 4 of 5 positions.

[justford]

In case anyone was wondering

Hope Cal sees it

[Ratt]

He started Livingston, which frankly leads to more of a dead spot on the floor offensively.

Toppin - Oscar - Livingston shouldn't play together.

Cal refuses to play Livingston at the 4, which, well... stubborn.

I think in order for this team to play well & keep moving forward - you have to play the following the most ---- Wallace, CJ, Reeves, Oscar, Livingston, Toppin. Fill in some minutes here there for Ware, Onyenso, & Theiro. Wheeler can sit but if you have to play him, stick it to no more than 8-10 minutes.

[Will Lavender]

I liked Thiero out there again tonight, he just couldn’t stay in front of that guy.

I trust him in situational minutes. Also: REALLY hope we can keep that guy in the program.

[KentuckyWild2020]

Kinda wild what transpired out there on Wheeler's birthday 😬

And against his old team, writing ✍ is on the wall

[KentuckyWild2020]

I’m all on the Wallace over Wheeler train BUT…we have to figure out what’s happening at the start of games. Wallace was in there for some horrible few minutes at the beginning.

True that, team looked lost

[KentuckyWild2020]

Right after Hurt, Hord

Hurt was a legend here in ShelbyCounty. That whole era Blur Minnifield Robey to Bowie Turpin Skywalker Master, good times growing up.. Can't forget about Issell, he owns a farm here and have had a chance to say hello and vaguely know him, he eats at restaurant next to my business every now and then. First time I saw him he was walking out i was sitting at the bar and said GO BIG BLUE as he was walking out and he just smiled and gave the biggest grin, he loves Kentucky and wears that T shirt with pride , good to be a Kentucky fan through the good the bad and the ugly....

[Ratt]

I’m all on the Wallace over Wheeler train BUT…we have to figure out what’s happening at the start of games. Wallace was in there for some horrible few minutes at the beginning.

I was last year............. If TyTy wasn't hurt and running the show last year, the team wouldn't have lost to St. Mary's either.

[Jload]

Oscar looked like Shaq tonight.Reeves seems to be gaining in confidence. We need his offense and je has provided it 3 games in a row. Toppin still rushing shots but his work on glass and effort was great. Wallace had his best game overall as a Cat tonight IMO, looked co.fortable at point in second half. Only negative is the once again slow start if they can figure out how to start games not digging a hole for themselves they could make the tourney and maybe surprise some folks when they get there

[Jody Porter]

What a nice performance last night, right?? Getting up at 4 am makes the late games tough to watch, but when you can get a second half like that one it's completely worth it.

I still think Wheeler has a lot to give this team and we'll see a bounce back. He's too good to be this bad.

It's cliche but I think in Oscar's case it's true: when he "wants it", he's nigh unstoppable.

My son and I love Toppin because he was one of the most fun to be around at the camp last summer. I know he's up and (way) down, but he's so fun to watch when he just lets his athleticism cut loose. He doesn't have to be Bahamas Toppin all the time. Myrtle Beach Toppin (a nice enough vacation spot, but no one would say it's the Bahamas) will probably be just fine for this team.

[Downes Van Zandt]

Myrtle Beach Toppin. LOL.

[Will Lavender]

Myrtle Beach Toppin

Atlantic City Wallace

Branson Fredrick

Reno Reeves

Pigeon Forge Lance

Waddy Wheeler

= Kentucky in the Dance

[Will Lavender]

I was last year............. If TyTy wasn't hurt and running the show last year, the team wouldn't have lost to St. Mary's either.

Wheeler could handle last year's team because they could push and run and didn't play anywhere near as much in the halfcourt as this team does.

Also Oscar was superhuman last year and glossed over everybody's mistakes.

The Oscar we got last night was the one I think we all were going to get this season, or close to. It's so easy for everybody else when he plays like that. Last year you could just rush the ball up with Grady and TyTy flying, look for a quick shot, and then pound it down into Oscar. Easy basketball. This team is way more complicated and they basically have to build their identity on defense. Only way to do that is with Wallace as the ball-stopper up there.

Wallace might be the best freshman defender Cal has had with the exception of Anthony Davis.

[Catgrad7072]

Myrtle Beach Toppin

Atlantic City Wallace

Branson Fredrick

Reno Reeves

Pigeon Forge Lance

Waddy Wheeler

Sounds like a Toby Tours itinerary . GBB

[TrueblueCATfan]

I knew that Kansas game would go into OT...glad they lost

OH MY...what a game for BIG O

GO CATS!!!!!!