Does the Starting 5 Finally Change?

[LXWildcat]

I think last night was a great example of why it needs to change. To start the game and to start the half the starting 5 allowed a lot of points and it just wasn’t working. It’s quite obvious now certain people need to be on the court to start the game. I just hope Cal sees this and makes the changes to help this team.

People can say that it doesn’t matter who starts but like I said last night was a great example on why it does matter.

 

[ManitouDan_anon]

Ah … no

 

[Kingslayer07]

Are you serious..? Do you not know who roams the sidelines?? I guess technically it will change when Tre comes back.

 

[LXWildcat]

Ah … no

Every UK fan knows who needs to start, it’s just so idiotic of Cal to not pull the trigger on this. It’s almost March, time to play the guys who can help this team win

 

[NothinButNylon]

The thing is, we need Reed (along with Reeves and Dillingham), to start the game, start the half, and be in the game at the end.

 

[LXWildcat]

Are you serious..? Do you not know who roams the sidelines?? I guess technically it will change when Tre comes back.

I don’t think Cal would start both Reed and Rob but one of them needs to be out there. If I were the coach my 5 would be

DJ
Reed
Reeves
Tre (when he returns)
Big Z

 

[uk78_rivals88018]

I agree about the Mitchell return when it happens. Otherwise, nope, how many of you here have been around for every season with Cal? Hasn't history taught you anything? It is a big problem because getting down because of how we start and whom we start will get more dicey in the tournament.

 

[anon1751545683]

Every UK fan knows who needs to start, it’s just so idiotic of Cal to not pull the trigger on this. It’s almost March, time to play the guys who can help this team win

No they don't. The coaching staff knows who to play and when.

 

[docholiday51]

Cal isn't going to change because he knows the fanbase wants it. It would be nice not to be down by double digits 3 or 4 minutes into the game. Getting off to slow starts is enough reason to try something different. Any non agenda driven coach would see this and at least try to shake things up a little

 

[NothinButNylon]

My favorite and who I think should be in most of the game and especially during crunch time:

Reed
Dillingham
Reeves
Thiero (while Tre is out and getting back in game shape)
Big Z

 

[NoahColeLiam2024!]

No, I think at this point the players are used to the way it is set up. Whether we like it or not as fans, players get used to a routine and the routine has been DJ and Ugo starting. We are starting to round into form it looks like, so I am of the opinion we don't rock the boat now. Just make sure the right lineup is playing the lion's share of the minutes and crunch time.

 

[permdaddy_rivals45705]

Are you serious..? Do you not know who roams the sidelines?? I guess technically it will change when Tre comes back.

This was my initial thought when I read the post. When Tre comes back it will doubt anything else changes before then.

 

[BBallin23]

Needs to be

Reed
Rob
Reeves
Thiero
Mitchell

That 5 was very successful earlier on.

 

[rob_47]

It needs to but stubborn Cal will go down with the ship instead of do what the fans and everyone knows is best. (Starting Reed for Dj) The longer it goes on the more asinine Cal looks.

 

[Boyd94]

Maybe we should try reverse psychology on Cal. Beg and thank him for starting D.J. and Edward's over Shep and Dillingham.

 

[Anon1658882690]

No they don't. The coaching staff knows who to play and when.

Obviously they suck at that aspect.. Almost every goddamt game the same 5 get down by double digits then the same two off the bench saves them.. Same with 2nd half.. BuT iT dOnT mAtTeR..

 

[docholiday51]

Maybe we should try reverse psychology on Cal. Beg and thank him for starting D.J. and Edward's over Shep and Dillingham.

In the case of Cal it would be worth a try

 

[Skyguyb27]

No they don't. The coaching staff knows who to play and when.

The last 5 years disagrees.

 

[permdaddy_rivals45705]

Needs to be

Reed
Rob
Reeves
Thiero
Mitchell

That 5 was very successful earlier on.

I like Rob coming off the bench in the Microwave Vinnie johnson Jamal Crawford Lou Williams type role. Reed over Wagner needs to happen.

 

[Dirt Court King]

I think last night was a great example of why it needs to change. To start the game and to start the half the starting 5 allowed a lot of points and it just wasn’t working. It’s quite obvious now certain people need to be on the court to start the game. I just hope Cal sees this and makes the changes to help this team.

People can say that it doesn’t matter who starts but like I said last night was a great example on why it does matter.

He won’t change he don’t wanna hurt feelings

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

No they don't. The coaching staff knows who to play and when.

 

[wildcat2243]

I think last night was a great example of why it needs to change. To start the game and to start the half the starting 5 allowed a lot of points and it just wasn’t working. It’s quite obvious now certain people need to be on the court to start the game. I just hope Cal sees this and makes the changes to help this team.

People can say that it doesn’t matter who starts but like I said last night was a great example on why it does matter.

No because Cal has to get DJ to be a lottery pick.

 

[DreadLox]

Cal isn't going to change because he knows the fanbase wants it. It would be nice not to be down by double digits 3 or 4 minutes into the game. Getting off to slow starts is enough reason to try something different. Any non agenda driven coach would see this and at least try to shake things up a little

Why not try reverse psychology?

 

[L.O.D.]

There's a reason starters are your best players. Cal is likely just sticking with this due to superstition more than anything. RRR is our best 123 by a mile. Starting DJ an Justin is just isn't the best option imo as the 2 that replace them are literally LOTTERY picks.

If Edwards plays like Bsma gsme or DJ like he playedca few weeks early in season then keep em in otherwise RRR should get 25 min a gsme together

 

[L.O.D.]

No because Cal has to get DJ to be a lottery pick.

Rupp,Knight,Wooden together couldn't make DJ lottery

 

[docholiday51]

No because Cal has to get DJ to be a lottery pick.

As much as he wants to Cal can't do that. Cal is doing more damage to the kid's draft stock as he is helping it

 

[NothinButNylon]

No they don't. The coaching staff knows who to play and when.

Is this sarcasm or are you serious.. I'm hoping it's sarcasm and I just didn't catch it.

 

[Cats_2010]

No they don't. The coaching staff knows who to play and when.

 

[Catman100]

Well we all know what the actual answer is.

But last night was another example of what happens to UK at the start of halves. In the first 5:40 of the first half and the first 2:20 of the second half we were outscored 23-7.

Absolutely cannot keep letting that happen and not go out early in March.
Who starts the game is just as important as who finishes it.

 

[seccats04]

Every UK fan knows who needs to start, it’s just so idiotic of Cal to not pull the trigger on this. It’s almost March, time to play the guys who can help this team win

It’s about these kids.

 

[docholiday51]

Well we all know what the actual answer is.

But last night was another example of what happens to UK at the start of halves. In the first 5:40 of the first half and the first 2:20 of the second half we were outscored 23-7.

Absolutely cannot keep letting that happen and not go out early in March.
Who starts the game is just as important as who finishes it.

23-7 should be all a coach needs to see, but then there are multiple recent examples in games(just pick one) As someone said earlier in this thread continue to bring Dillingham off the bench. Sheppard brings so much to the table, give the team a jump start with Sheppard and go from there

 

[DreadLox]

Like horses, some teams thrive coming from off the pace.

 

[Catman100]

Like horses, some teams thrive coming from off the pace.

Yea I'm not sure that has worked a lot in the last 5 years.

 

[TTTblue24]

Cross your fingers but don’t hold your breath would be my advice.

 

[ORCAT]

I'd like to see Reed as our starting PG as he's earned it and the team is much more focused and in sync. Hard for me to put Dillingham in starting lineup until he learns to control those stupid fouls. He has to sit so often already because he constantly gets himself in foul trouble. Rather have him available at crunch time and other spots during the game rather than start picking up fouks on the first couple of minutes.

 

[know1]

What if it changes and we lose?

 

[kennyskywalker34]

Mitchell returning will be the worst thing that can happen to this team. He is a lazy defender that will eventually play 35 minutes a game.

 

[SkyPrince1]

I stay with DJ in the next two games that should be wins.
Hope he builds off the solid game he had last night.
If he struggles, you make the move to Reed at UT.

 

[TortElvisII]

Mitchell returning will be the worst thing that can happen to this team. He is a lazy defender that will eventually play 35 minutes a game.

No way he plays that much.

Even Cal isn't that stupid... On second thought nevermind.

 

[Dirt Court King]