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What's some of the things you think we will have to do to keep it close and pull out the W??
 
Hope I'm wrong but I see little chance of us winning. Somehow we've got to slow down Fox cause if we don't he will drive the lane and Monk will be wide open.
 
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We'll need to play the best defensive game we've played to date. We will need to rebound well and limit UofK to as few shots as possible. We'll need to figure out how to score without having 4, 5, 6, or more minutes of offensive lapses. We will need to limit the turnovers. All these things must happen if the Cardinals have any chance of winning the game.

The most important thing in this game will be transition defense for the Cardinals. We can't afford to allow UofK to run down the court like they did yesterday against UNC.
 
I'm a Kentucky fan and I'm more concerned with this game than the UNC game. We haven't seen a high level zone all year and I'm disappointed with our defensive rebounding. I don't think UL has the elite scorers we have but if they are getting multiple shots per possession that changes the offensive outlook.
 
For all of the talk of M2M and pressing for 40 minutes, to have a chance RP is going to have to go old school Big East on them - make it a knife fight in a dark room. Bring out the matchup zone, and hope that you can keep Fox out of the lane, that Monk has an off night and that Adebeyo gets into foul trouble.

Q trying to check Fox in M2M would be like me trying to guard Westbrook.
 
CRP will have a plan to slow down their guards and if Monk and Fox don't go crazy like they did yesterday Cards can win this game. I think our inside game gives them trouble and if Adebayo gets in foul trouble
UK doesn't have much behind him.

I really hope you're right.....From what I saw, UK/UNC/UCLA/Duke are at a way different level than us right now......They get buckets.
 
We gotta find some way to score.

Some of these "best shooters" that somebody has ever seen need to show up.

I thought there was no way we lose tha FB game, and I was way wrong.

So, I'm going out on a limb here and say there is no way uk loses this game.

Hope it works. ;)
 
This game will be what we have grown accustomed to seeing over the last 9 matchups... very close and will come down to 4 or 5 key possessions.

Monk played a great game and you have to give the kid credit. He shot 67% from 3. Can he back that up with another big performance? We will see.

Please do not overreact to a game that a guy goes off for 47pts (25 points above his average of 21.9) and his team wins by 3 giving up100 points themselves. The Cards do not score at that clip, but this is one of Cal's weakest defensive teams.

1) Pitino will take away Monk and keep him close to or below his scoring average. Have to be worried about someone else getting loose or going off.

2) Transition D. The Cards have to get back on makes and misses. Crucial part of the game. Look for the Cards to run more as well when they get opportunities.

3) The Cards 2-3 match up "wicked" switching zone will cause problems for UK. See 2 above. Half court D will only be effective if they can get back down the floor. Cats will try to race down the floor before the Cards can get in the press, 3/4 half court traps or zone.

4) Length and size along with the zone will cause problems for UK.

5) We see more VJ King and Tony Hicks than we have seen all year. Hopefully they can step up in the moment.

6) Rebounding. Look for this to be the potential key difference in this game.

7) Cards avoiding 4, 5 or 6 minute scoring droughts. This scares me.

8) X factors - fouls and bench could be the difference.

It took Ulis hitting some deep threes and Hawkins.... Yes, Hawkins hitting some big/key 3s to beat Louisville last year by 2 in Rupp.

Different year and different team make up but I like the Cards chances at home. Should be another close one.
 
* The Cards simply can NOT get into a track meet and try to run with Uk like UNC tried to do. UofL does not have the right personnel or scorers to do that and it would be playing right into Uk's hands.

* It might not be pretty but the Cards will have to turn this into a grind it out game in order to have a better chance at winning.

* I think Pitino will have to bust out the match up zone or a similar defensive wrinkle to try to contain Uk's explosive guards.

* Pitino is great at minimizing or neutralizing the opponent's best players most of the time, however what has thrown a wrench into his plans many times is an unexpected Uk player having the game of his life against us- ala Harrelson, Harrow, Hawkins, etc.. Because you can't really prepare for that beforehand. In this matter Uk has gotten insanely lucky. It took their team shooting 50% from 3 pointers and Hawkins having the game of his life off the bench to squeak out a 2 point win at Rupp last season.

* If Uk plays to their season averages and the Cards don't sh*t a brick, then they have a good chance at winning IMO. Some seasons Uk is simply too talented like the 2012 Davis team but we could have and probably should have won last season and a couple other times. However Uk almost ALWAYS goes way above their norms- in some way or some how- against UofL though.

* Cards will also have to continue rebounding strong and block shots too. Also they'll have to have great ball movement, passing, and better shot selection. If the Cards have a bunch of those minutes long scoring droughts they won't win.

* The one guy I have concerns with is Snider. I love the guy but he can't hope to contain Uk's guards man to man. Mitchell has a much better chance but I trust Pitino will have a great defensive plan in place.
 
This game will be what we have grown accustomed to seeing over the last 9 matchups... very close and will come down to 4 or 5 key possessions.

Monk played a great game and you have to give the kid credit. He shot 67% from 3. Can he back that up with another big performance? We will see.

Please do not overreact to a game that a guy goes off for 47pts (25 points above his average of 21.9) and his team wins by 3 giving up100 points themselves. The Cards do not score at that clip, but this is one of Cal's weakest defensive teams.

1) Pitino will take away Monk and keep him close to or below his scoring average. Have to be worried about someone else getting loose or going off.

2) Transition D. The Cards have to get back on makes and misses. Crucial part of the game. Look for the Cards to run more as well when they get opportunities.

3) The Cards 2-3 match up "wicked" switching zone will cause problems for UK. See 2 above. Half court D will only be effective if they can get back down the floor. Cats will try to race down the floor before the Cards can get in the press, 3/4 half court traps or zone.

4) Length and size along with the zone will cause problems for UK.

5) We see more VJ King and Tony Hicks than we have seen all year. Hopefully they can step up in the moment.

6) Rebounding. Look for this to be the potential key difference in this game.

7) Cards avoiding 4, 5 or 6 minute scoring droughts. This scares me.

8) X factors - fouls and bench could be the difference.

It took Ulis hitting some deep threes and Hawkins.... Yes, Hawkins hitting some big/key 3s to beat Louisville last year by 2 in Rupp.

Different year and different team make up but I like the Cards chances at home. Should be another close one.

Curious why you think this is one of Cal's weakest defensive teams. Fox and Briscoe (and throw in Hawkins) are great defensive players. Front court not so much but Bam will be a tough match up for you guys. If any of your 3 centers show up to play, we have no answer for that.
 
One and done(no pun) on shots.This will be huge because I don't see UK hitting the high percentage from outside back to back games.However,if we don't have all 5 guys going to the glass,they'll just reload the offense.Can't allow that.

Run the offense and move the ball.Better shots will help the fg%. Of course,we'll have to make some shots or it'll get ugly.

Lastly,give me 10 minutes in the locker room with the team before the game to relate why this game means so much to this fanbase,lol,somebody has to do it.;)
 
tarheels exposed kentuckys defense yesterday briscoe is a good defender just to small to play the 3 monk is a scorer but streaky shooter bam is a stud but a 4 instead of a 5 fox is hard to keep in front of but only a mid range shooter in my opinon willis is the key if the cards play zone him and mulder are the best shooters behind monk.
 
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Curious why you think this is one of Cal's weakest defensive teams. Fox and Briscoe (and throw in Hawkins) are great defensive players. Front court not so much but Bam will be a tough match up for you guys. If any of your 3 centers show up to play, we have no answer for that.

No doubt those 3 are solid defenders. Especially on ball... They tend to get caught bodying and playing too close sometimes when guarding their man on/off the dribble. Just my opinion.

Speaking overall relative to Cal's previous teams. This team overall does not appear to be as good defensively. I think Cal would say as much.

Giving up 97 to UCLA at Rupp and 100 to UNC.

Grant it UCLA is a heck of an offensive team, but no way did I think UK would give up that many points at home.

UNC has put up over 90 points in 6 games going into yesterday. Against Wisconsin and IU (better competition) UNC put up 71 and 67 in a loss to (IU). My overall point is that styles make up games and we saw an offensive game primarily yesterday.

This game on Wednesday night will be much different.

I do not think we have seen the best of Bam for sure. He appears to get lost or they forget to feed him.


UK will see very little M2M on Wednesday. They will see it when the Cards go/switch to it when one of the rules of their zone is broken or the Cats or Cards have certain lineups on the floor.
 
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* The Cards simply can NOT get into a track meet and try to run with Uk like UNC tried to do. UofL does not have the right personnel or scorers to do that and it would be playing right into Uk's hands.

* It might not be pretty but the Cards will have to turn this into a grind it out game in order to have a better chance at winning.

* I think Pitino will have to bust out the match up zone or a similar defensive wrinkle to try to contain Uk's explosive guards.

* Pitino is great at minimizing or neutralizing the opponent's best players most of the time, however what has thrown a wrench into his plans many times is an unexpected Uk player having the game of his life against us- ala Harrelson, Harrow, Hawkins, etc.. Because you can't really prepare for that beforehand. In this matter Uk has gotten insanely lucky. It took their team shooting 50% from 3 pointers and Hawkins having the game of his life off the bench to squeak out a 2 point win at Rupp last season.

* If Uk plays to their season averages and the Cards don't sh*t a brick, then they have a good chance at winning IMO. Some seasons Uk is simply too talented like the 2012 Davis team but we could have and probably should have won last season and a couple other times. However Uk almost ALWAYS goes way above their norms- in some way or some how- against UofL though.

* Cards will also have to continue rebounding strong and block shots too. Also they'll have to have great ball movement, passing, and better shot selection. If the Cards have a bunch of those minutes long scoring droughts they won't win.

* The one guy I have concerns with is Snider. I love the guy but he can't hope to contain Uk's guards man to man. Mitchell has a much better chance but I trust Pitino will have a great defensive plan in place.

Agree. We most definitely see the zone.

Would also add that it would be nice to see Pitino the great mastermind and game planner he is, be more relaxed and let his guys go in this game. He tends to be way too uptight for this one and it sometimes shows in several of his players on the floor.
 
tarheels exposed kentuckys defense yesterday briscoe is a good defender just to small to play the 3 monk is a scorer but streaky shooter bam is a stud but a 4 instead of a 5 fox is hard to keep in front of but only a mid range shooter in my opinon willis is the key if the cards play zone him and mulder are the best shooters behind monk.

Will Cal pay Mulder? Its been a mystery as to why he doesn't get Hawkins' minutes. Willis could be a game changer. UL has nobody who matches up with him well but Willis tends to disappear and takes himself out of the game. I do agree that Willis and Mulder might be the key to a UK win. UL has to go zone. Fox would abuse Snider worst than Turner did Wojo every play.
 
Will Cal pay Mulder? Its been a mystery as to why he doesn't get Hawkins' minutes. Willis could be a game changer. UL has nobody who matches up with him well but Willis tends to disappear and takes himself out of the game. I do agree that Willis and Mulder might be the key to a UK win. UL has to go zone. Fox would abuse Snider worst than Turner did Wojo every play.


Nobody cares about your drivel. Exit stage left--------------------->
 
Agree. We most definitely see the zone.

Would also add that it would be nice to see Pitino the great mastermind and game planner he is, be more relaxed and let his guys go in this game. He tends to be way too uptight for this one and it sometimes shows in several of his players on the floor.

Most definitely! This is a great point and is spot on. The Cards play so tight and timid almost every time we play Uk that it can't be coincidence. If they could just go into the game, play loose, and play hard from the get-go- that alone would help tremendously.

Someone on TOS did a calculation of UofL going 1-8 against Uk and the probabilities of that were miniscule- yet it still happened. Some of that was due to many injuries on the Cards and blind luck on Uk's part, but hopefully those odds stop going in Uk's favor on Wednesday.
 
Look for M2M when Hicks is in.He may be the only guy capable other than Deng,but then who checks Monk?
I'm not sure why anyone thinks Hicks is quick - he's not. Fox will abuse him M2M. Got to keep them out of the lane - taking away the lob - and try to make them all jump shooters. Then we have to rebound and hopefully have good offensive possessions.
 
I'm not sure why anyone thinks Hicks is quick - he's not. Fox will abuse him M2M. Got to keep them out of the lane - taking away the lob - and try to make them all jump shooters. Then we have to rebound and hopefully have good offensive possessions.


Those are the guards Coach Pitino signed.

No excuses if they lose.
 
Monk played a great game and you have to give the kid credit. He shot 67% from 3. Can he back that up with another big performance? We will see.

Please do not overreact to a game that a guy goes off for 47pts (25 points above his average of 21.9) and his team wins by 3 giving up100 points themselves. The Cards do not score at that clip, but this is one of Cal's weakest defensive teams.
The few games that I've seen uk play, Monk appears to have 40 in him every time. He's shooting 50% overall and 50% from 3 his last 5 games. He doesn't need to shoot 67% from 3 - his normal 50% would be enough to hurt UofL substantially. Plus, he shoots and makes a ton of those 3s with a hand in his face.

I'm not saying that UofL can't win at all but, they will have to play better than they have, hope that Fox and Monk play worse and hope some X factor like the drunken Indian from Bullitt county's Jaegermeiester tribe, doesn't have the game of his life.
 
Ok,I talked about the tangibles...we all have.

Heart!Get every loose ball,fight for every rebound and get back what's been taken.

Desire! Want it more than them.

It's one game,not a series
 
The few games that I've seen uk play, Monk appears to have 40 in him every time. He's shooting 50% overall and 50% from 3 his last 5 games. He doesn't need to shoot 67% from 3 - his normal 50% would be enough to hurt UofL substantially. Plus, he shoots and makes a ton of those 3s with a hand in his face.

I'm not saying that UofL can't win at all but, they will have to play better than they have, hope that Fox and Monk play worse and hope some X factor like the drunken Indian from Bullitt county's Jaegermeiester tribe, doesn't have the game of his life.


Relax guy. He is still.a young man and a kentucky boy. Unfortunately their is a bad problem in the Native American community with alcoholism. In all honesty. Him getting drunk and acting like a 22 year old college student probably had little to do with his heritage.

But a good point on Willis. He is capable of having a huge night. RP will have UL prepared. It's not an accident he is a HOF coach. I look at RP locking up a crazy D plan. Slowing the game down and giving his team a chance to win in the end.
 
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The few games that I've seen uk play, Monk appears to have 40 in him every time. He's shooting 50% overall and 50% from 3 his last 5 games. He doesn't need to shoot 67% from 3 - his normal 50% would be enough to hurt UofL substantially. Plus, he shoots and makes a ton of those 3s with a hand in his face.

I'm not saying that UofL can't win at all but, they will have to play better than they have, hope that Fox and Monk play worse and hope some X factor like the drunken Indian from Bullitt county's Jaegermeiester tribe, doesn't have the game of his life.

Monk is a good shooter that is somewhat streaky. I'm not trying to take anything away from him. 8 of 12 3s though for 47. Not sure how much of that I would want to live on and win by 3 giving up 100. You take the win obviously.

He may appear to be putting up 40, but has not been. Monk makes tough shots and will have to make even more tough shots on Wednesday.

Kid's confidence is through the roof. We will see if he can carry it over to this one.

Really worried about who their X factor may be this year. Willis? Hawkins again (surely not)? Sasha?
 
Relax guy. He is still.a young man and a kentucky boy. Unfortunately their is a bad problem in the Native American community with alcoholism. In all honesty. Him getting drunk and acting like a 22 year old college student probably had little to do with his heritage. So try to have some class unlike Zipp.

But a good point on Willis. He is capable of having a huge night. RP will have UL prepared. It's not an accident he is a HOF coach. I look at RP locking up a crazy D plan. Slowing the game down and giving his team a chance to win in the end.
Dude - you relax. I wasn't making a larger point on alcoholism in Native Americans, I was simply poking fun at his incredible lack of judgment.

Does being a "Kentucky boy" get you slack when you DUI? That's odd thinking.

Lastly, you may want to take the subject of insulting college students and having no class up with your yut fan base, as they've taken both to an art form.
 
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