UK Basketball 2021-2022: Back on Track?

[UKFlounder]

Good point

That was the plan until it was announced he was indeed eligible for the draft. Kinda similar to Hamidou Diallo but he ended up staying at Kentucky for a year.

I said Cal pulling a scholarship if the parents overstepped. I don’t think that’s the case though.

[goreds2]

Game is now on ESPN. About 10 minutes remaining. Looking good right now on the road.

[cumberlandreds]

UK gets another road win in Columbia, South Carolina last night 86=76. It seemed everyone contributed last night. Brooks with another big game, Oscar T had a ho hum double double after sitting out most of the first half with foul trouble. With Auburn losing last night UK climbs to within one game of the SEC lead. Also saw that Lunardi has moved UK to a one seed in his NCAA projections. One thing that has cropped up is that UK has been outrebounded the last three games. Last night USC dominated the offensive boards and that kept them in the game. They have got wake up on the boards or that will surely get them beat in March. Finally get back home this Saturday against Florida. Game time is 4 pm and will be on ESPN.

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-w...outh-carolina/

[Bourgeois Zee]

With Brooks taking a leap, this team is tough to beat. Five guys on the floor who can get you 25+ and dominate the game in other ways.

Toppin, Ware, and Mintz as a bench is solid as well.

That's seven guys who could well be starters nearly anywhere else in the country and a big who can get you a triple double (if you include fouls) in 36 minutes.

[cumberlandreds]

Yes the bench is proving to be really good. Lately someone different has been a big contributor. Last night Toppin was off to a great start before injuring his ankle. That doesn't appear to be too serious, BTW. In recent games Mintz and even Damon Collins had big performances. Ware has been pretty steady too giving a few good minutes backing up Oscar T. All of that bodes well for a deep run in March.

[goreds2]

UK gets another road win in Columbia, South Carolina last night 86=76. It seemed everyone contributed last night. Brooks with another big game, Oscar T had a ho hum double double after sitting out most of the first half with foul trouble. With Auburn losing last night UK climbs to within one game of the SEC lead. Also saw that Lunardi has moved UK to a one seed in his NCAA projections. One thing that has cropped up is that UK has been outrebounded the last three games. Last night USC dominated the offensive boards and that kept them in the game. They have got wake up on the boards or that will surely get them beat in March. Finally get back home this Saturday against Florida. Game time is 2 pm and will be on ESPN.

https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-w...outh-carolina/

Yes, it was a nice win. Looks like the game is on 4pm est. on ESPN. ( not 2pm )

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...tucky-wildcats

[cumberlandreds]

Yes, it was a nice win. Looks like the game is on 4pm est. on ESPN. ( not 2pm )

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...tucky-wildcats

Yep that's right. I knew that. I have no idea why I put 2 pm. Thanks for catching that.

[WVRed]

In terms of experience and depth, this is the best Kentucky team since the 95-96 team and Cals best team since the 2014-2015 Wisconsin team.

[cumberlandreds]

In terms of experience and depth, this is the best Kentucky team since the 95-96 team and Cals best team since the 2014-2015 Wisconsin team.

I was thinking last night that this team gets out and runs very similar to the 96 through 98 teams. That has a lot to do with experience.

[goreds2]

Nice win by UK today. Still early but looking to get that number 1 seed in the Big Dance.

[cumberlandreds]

Big win over Florida 78-57. Oscar T with 27 points and 19 rebounds. Not bad. Good three point shooting and just good overall game by everyone. I thought Ware gave them a lot of good minutes. Washington injured his lower leg in 2nd half but from early reports it doesn't sound serious. On to Knox Vegas Tuesday night. This will be a far different game than the one in Lexington. I'm sure they will have an Orange out or something like that with everyone whipped into a frenzy. The game is Tuesday night at 9 pm on ESPN.

[WVRed]

Big win over Florida 78-57. Oscar T with 27 points and 19 rebounds. Not bad. Good three point shooting and just good overall game by everyone. I thought Ware gave them a lot of good minutes. Washington injured his lower leg in 2nd half but from early reports it doesn't sound serious. On to Knox Vegas Tuesday night. This will be a far different game than the one in Lexington. I'm sure they will have an Orange out or something like that with everyone whipped into a frenzy. The game is Tuesday night at 9 pm on ESPN.

I’m almost betting on an upset Tuesday night depending on if TyTy is there or not.

[cumberlandreds]

I’m almost betting on an upset Tuesday night depending on if TyTy is there or not.

I wouldn't doubt it. Knoxville has always been a house of horrors for UK no matter if it has been Stokely or Thompson-Boling. If Washington doesn't play then its more of a certainty.

[Bourgeois Zee]

I’m almost betting on an upset Tuesday night depending on if TyTy is there or not.

I don't think it'd be an upset if Kentucky's playing without a full squad.

Both Washington and Toppin are quality players-- according to KenPom, UT should win that game anyway.

[cumberlandreds]

UK moves up to number 4 in this weeks AP rankings. Lets hope they can hold that with a tough week ahead.