Kentucky 3-2

Might as well go ahead and get this one going.

 

Travis out?

 

If we don't score more than them, we're gonna lose.

 

If this scenario holds true when the final buzzer sounds, I don't like UT's chances of winning.

 

what if [ddiapos] shows up wearing blue? then we still have a shot.

 

Feel like we’re going to be clobbered.

 

Kentucky had to get a comeback win against Arkansas on Tuesday. I’m sure we will be fine if we match their energy and physicality. Hopefully TBA will be a difference maker.

 

I'm not confident we win, but I do feel like our play, rather than theirs, will dictate the outcome. If we hit our open 3's, Grant converts "and 1's" under the basket, and the refs don't bend us over, I don't think there's anything they can do to beat us.

I'm just not confident that any of those things will/won't happen.

 

That's a good point. I twice remember him finding ways to lose after winning.

 

They aren’t as good, and we’re not as bad, as the first meeting went.

 

I worry about Tennessee's emotional levels at times, particularly Admiral's. Hopefully they do not come out too high and become mentally drained. Within the first five minutes there needs to be a statement foul. Nothing dirty, but it is imperative that Tennessee sets the tone physically and puts the pressure on the referees to make tough calls.

 

I think Kentucky is a more talented team.

 

Im fine with a little dirt. If its a brawl again someone needs to get kicked out for not backing down.

 

Let Derek Walker start and have him kill someone.

 

Every team needs a hatchet man.

It's the law in Europe.

 

I think its gonna take our best effort of the year, or at least something along the lines of where we were earlier in the season to win.

 

Keys to the game? I say:

1. With Travis out, they have 5 less fouls to give down low. Push it inside early and often on offense, get Washington into foul trouble and wear him out so he is less effective on their offensive end.

2. Hit. Open. Threes.

3. Sprinkle in the right amount of zone on defense, and help on Washington any time he gets the ball on the block.

4. Alexander needs to be physical. Go up strong for boards and don't get pushed around.

 

What about scoring more points than the other team? That seems like the main key, IMO.

 

I dont think we will beat them unless this happens. Good call