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UKSanders_rivals37733

All-American
Jan 1, 2003
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We’ll get better at that. Won’t see too many people this size in college either (outside of Duke or Tennessee).

I, too, have been a little surprised at Travis' inefficiency around the rim. However, as another poster said...EJ isn't in the game, so that give an additional player to match up size-wise.
 

BBUK_anon

Hall of Famer
May 26, 2005
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I LOVE it..."when I got to Kentucky..this is next level..."

 

EliteBlue

Heisman
Mar 27, 2009
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This year's team is capable of scoring a lot of points. Thats really important in tournament situations.
And playing smothering defense.

Lately we have been 1 or the other. This team will be special because they do both at a level that hasn't been seen since 2012
 

TheySoSensitive

Heisman
Dec 1, 2012
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I worry that we're going to get called for hella fouls when we go back to playing college teams....to the extent that we may drop a game or two because of it.

Our guys really like to get up in the offense to guy, they're not going to allow that. Hell they'll call a foul for guarding someone too close 30 ft from the basket. Happened to Shai few times last year, was just all up in the dude but not fouling and they whistled him just assuming something.
 
Sep 13, 2003
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We might need Travis to be a better finisher than he has been in these games.

He doesn’t get much lift when he jumps around a defender. He must use his body better against bigger players. However, these guys are physical and he is forcing some things.

Like others have said, I think he’ll be fine against college kids.
 

stoneycat_20

All-Conference
Nov 28, 2003
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there ain't no way I am drafting Reddish or fat *** Zion ahead of Johnson . Barrett sure as he is the best player in college but not those other 2. KJ is a beast.
Reddish will be better than all 3 of them.. he was the guy i wanted most
 

Skyguyb27

All-American
Feb 12, 2008
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Coach K might have a undisclosed medical issue for a week at the beginning of the season if this keeps up.
 

jcmc225

All-American
Nov 12, 2015
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At some point in this thread someone might have said it already, but ive been incredibly impressed by the improvement in Quades game. Has gotten his shots, they always seem smart and controlled. Has made great decisions coming off PnR. Has made the right decision on when to pass and shoot. Has been very active on defense. I think he understands angles incredibly well. That bank floated in traffic in the 1H is only done by a player who has great court awareness and touch on his shot. Hes becoming one of my favorite players on this team.
 

jameslee32

Heisman
Mar 26, 2009
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I want them to destroy these teams this weekend but I've already seen what I needed to see. These guys are a contender with the right attitude to win now with no Baker and Montgomery barely seeing the floor.