********OFFICIAL GAME THREAD*********

kyjeff1

Heisman
Sep 8, 2012
50,471
70,655
113
I guess English is not your primary language. Try this link to help you:
https://translate.google.com/. You are talking history, I am talking in the OAD era. Even UNC is been as good if not better than Duke since K got there and they have changed coaches like 4 times. Let's talk recent history. They have had the most talent like 5 years in a row but they peak early in the season then get worse--still very good but worse as the season moves on, coaches have tape on the players and Coach K turns to a zone.
It might have something to do with playing young teams in the ACC, but due is easily one of the best 5 programs in the tournament the last 5 years. To say they fade in March is laughable.
 

nookam

Senior
Mar 4, 2012
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820
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We’ve never had a scorer in UK history that will be as good as Barrett will be. Ever.
 
Jul 9, 2004
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I guess English is not your primary language. Try this link to help you:
https://translate.google.com/. You are talking history, I am talking in the OAD era. Even UNC is been as good if not better than Duke since K got there and they have changed coaches like 4 times. Let's talk recent history. They have had the most talent like 5 years in a row but they peak early in the season then get worse--still very good but worse as the season moves on, coaches have tape on the players and Coach K turns to a zone.

None of those teams had these 3 players on them. These are quite possibly the first 3 players in the NBA draft.
 

WildcatNC

Heisman
Sep 20, 2004
9,599
17,788
113
I don't this is a one game problem. I think many are venting frustrations at seeing a group of promising players who will struggle through the season to get ready for March, then to see many of them leave for the NBA and gut the team again.

On top of that, the frustration is compounded by the fact that Coach K is now beating Cal at his own game recruiting and abusing him with it tonight.

Exactly
 

Ukblue12

Sophomore
Mar 3, 2014
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I always agreed about the top 5 player thing. They’re the only reason he ever won anything to begin with. Anytime he doesn’t have top 5 players he flops hard. It’s because he can’t coach worth a ****. Even with Capel gone it doesn’t look like he will get any top 5 guys.

He got fat and lazy after 2012.


Sounds familiar
 

LadyCaytIL

Heisman
Oct 28, 2012
32,630
33,916
113
I’m not gonna lie. I’m so angry that I’ve shed tears. I’d give my life if I was on that court and cal and our players treat it as if they couldn’t bother preparing for tonight
 

KyCatFan1

Heisman
May 6, 2002
30,867
31,594
113
Ever since Coach Cal stopped getting the elite guys every year we have been disappointing. Then he starts replacing them with multi year guys who still leave early and that has ruined our chances of building legitimate teams. You can't build a serious contender like that. I'm betting next year will be more of the same with us on the verge of missing out on every quality big. I wouldn't be surprised if our guard commits don't sign in the early signing period after this display of garbage.
 

WildcatNC

Heisman
Sep 20, 2004
9,599
17,788
113
We’ve never had a scorer in UK history that will be as good as Barrett will be. Ever.

We have had ones on that level. Cal just didn't know how the F to use any of them. We have seen them blow up in the League after.
 

justanotherguy505

All-Conference
Jul 16, 2003
13,225
2,217
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The Bahamas teams we played were junk

That team in Canada would smear us by 30. This is a pathetic performance. No effort, no balls. I am cheering everytime Duke hits a shot, because I want us to lose by as much as possible. 107-78 right now; I hope it's 122-78 by the end of the game.
 
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It might have something to do with playing young teams in the ACC, but due is easily one of the best 5 programs in the tournament the last 5 years. To say they fade in March is laughable.
Duke has one championship the last 5 years. I explained why they won that year. Have they been to any other Final Fours in the last 5 years? With the best talent, they have peaked early. I believe this will be Duke's best game of the year.
 

mash_24

Heisman
Sep 26, 2011
9,224
26,989
108
Said it last year but was ridiculed. Cal needs to take a hard look at his self. If you have a full bench of talented players you should put pressure on the other team the entire night. Sitting back on your heels and waiting for the other guy to come to you is not working.
 

Soupbean

All-American
Jan 19, 2007
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How long till we see the first story about this being a statement of K challenging Cal on the one and done thing and coming out on top. He didn't embrace it until he saw he had to to keep up with Cal but as soon as he did he's had 3 straight number one classes and just dropped the mike tonight.
 

ManitouDan_anon

Heisman
Dec 7, 2006
20,073
32,433
0
Nick with the nifty cross court one handed pass , two more TO's in 60 seconds .. He shouldn't see the floor until he shows he can contribute something positive
 

UKSanders_rivals37733

All-American
Jan 1, 2003
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8,736
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Well if no one was talking like this during the Bahamas........we've only played one other competitive game other than those lol.

No one saw this coming.


I just meant the part about why the frustration appears isn't from this one game...I think many are seeing a foreshadowing of the season to come.

In addition, it's compounded by the fact the team is being BLOWN OUT by an even younger team, which is usually Cal's reason for an early season loss.

Honestly, this team will improve as the year goes on, and they will make a tourney run, but they were beyond awful tonight, and I think it's fair to just expect a lot of folks to vent...

I'm just apathetic at this point. I think Coach K is exposing Cal's weakness - if his team cannot out-athlete you, they are VERY beatable.

It's frustrating to see no offensive schemes, sets, etc year after year.