Davion Mintz is unavailable tonight vs. UAlbany due to an illness. He is day-to-day.
Jacob Toppin (shoulder) and Lance Ware (ankle) also will not play in tonight's game vs. UAlbany. They are day-to-day.
Wildcats are deep Toppin/Ware were out vs. Ohio Friday and Mintz scored 12 points in 27 minutes.
just 3-16 from beyond friday expecting at least 10 in 1st half...tonight
Jacob Toppin (shoulder) and Lance Ware (ankle) also will not play in tonight's game vs. UAlbany. They are day-to-day.
Wildcats are deep Toppin/Ware were out vs. Ohio Friday and Mintz scored 12 points in 27 minutes.
just 3-16 from beyond friday expecting at least 10 in 1st half...tonight
Agreeing with the writer.......
If Central Michigan has anything going for itself, it's that it plays fast and hoists 3s.
The Chips' are 53rd in 3-point rate and have the 54th shortest average possession length on offense. If the team is able to shoot just decent from beyond the arc, they can stay within 30 in this one.
After opening as 28-point favorites, the market has moved towards Kentucky, who has the 13th best offense by KenPom's standards with the second best offensive rebounding rate in the country.
While the spread is large, I actually show a bit of value on the over considering the Wildcats will grab a lions share of the rebounds and get some easy buckets, while we should see a ton of possessions with Central Michigan's fast tempo. For what it's worth, Kentucky also has been playing fast as well, averaging the 77th fastest offensive possessions this season.
There's a chance Kentucky can flirt with triple digits in this one while Central Michigan can hit the requisite amount of 3s to help send this one over.
LEAN: OVER 147.5
If Central Michigan has anything going for itself, it's that it plays fast and hoists 3s.
The Chips' are 53rd in 3-point rate and have the 54th shortest average possession length on offense. If the team is able to shoot just decent from beyond the arc, they can stay within 30 in this one.
After opening as 28-point favorites, the market has moved towards Kentucky, who has the 13th best offense by KenPom's standards with the second best offensive rebounding rate in the country.
While the spread is large, I actually show a bit of value on the over considering the Wildcats will grab a lions share of the rebounds and get some easy buckets, while we should see a ton of possessions with Central Michigan's fast tempo. For what it's worth, Kentucky also has been playing fast as well, averaging the 77th fastest offensive possessions this season.
There's a chance Kentucky can flirt with triple digits in this one while Central Michigan can hit the requisite amount of 3s to help send this one over.
LEAN: OVER 147.5
The game between Southern and Kentucky will tip off at 7 p.m. in Rupp Arena on SEC Network. Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com.
Southern Sean Woods is Kentucky’s all-time leader in career assists per game (5.3). He was the program leader in career steals per game (1.582) at the conclusion of his career.
Little bit of Fun Tuesday night for those Non Gamblers! Play the Over
Southern Sean Woods is Kentucky’s all-time leader in career assists per game (5.3). He was the program leader in career steals per game (1.582) at the conclusion of his career.
Little bit of Fun Tuesday night for those Non Gamblers! Play the Over
Play at full dtrenght. This could be our first game at full strength since the Duke game. It is important for everyone to get some reps together before Saturday’s game at Notre Dame.
89-64 the Home team... Maybe 1 less 3... 89-61
89-64 the Home team... Maybe 1 less 3... 89-61
coach cal didn’t hear
Wheeler 0-7 from field, again trying to drive thru players who are twice his size? Bench and use Mintz or Donte Allen who was MIA tonight? 2-19 from beyond didn’t help out either…. Hanging in there fingers crossed
Wheeler 0-7 from field, again trying to drive thru players who are twice his size? Bench and use Mintz or Donte Allen who was MIA tonight? 2-19 from beyond didn’t help out either…. Hanging in there fingers crossed
My observation…. Lexington Herald points out
With Notre Dame using guards that stood 6-foot-5, 6-5, 6-3, 6-5 and 6-6, the 5-9 Wheeler was not able to create in the lane in the manner in which he usually does.
Remember his success if you want to agree was against teams that will not be playing in March at the NIT… Maybe Calipari will be in New York with Wheeler unless he puts him on the bench now….
With Notre Dame using guards that stood 6-foot-5, 6-5, 6-3, 6-5 and 6-6, the 5-9 Wheeler was not able to create in the lane in the manner in which he usually does.
Remember his success if you want to agree was against teams that will not be playing in March at the NIT… Maybe Calipari will be in New York with Wheeler unless he puts him on the bench now….
Maybe Calipari is following the RX!
: Wheeler has played well thus far, but there’s no way around his performance on Saturday. It was bad. 0/5 shooting to go along with three points from the charity stripe, two assists, and two turnovers is not good enough from the veteran point guard in a team’s first true road test. The Irish were begging him to take jumpers as they went under every ball screen, and it reached the point where John Calipari took him out down the stretch.
We’ve seen the best of Wheeler to this point, but we got a glimpse of the opposite Saturday.
: Wheeler has played well thus far, but there’s no way around his performance on Saturday. It was bad. 0/5 shooting to go along with three points from the charity stripe, two assists, and two turnovers is not good enough from the veteran point guard in a team’s first true road test. The Irish were begging him to take jumpers as they went under every ball screen, and it reached the point where John Calipari took him out down the stretch.
We’ve seen the best of Wheeler to this point, but we got a glimpse of the opposite Saturday.
We'll figure it out. I also think teams are going to double team and 3s will be wide open, but they were pretty wide open today, too. I mean, it's hard to win a game going 2-for-19 [from 3]. But here's what I'll say: most of that game we fought.” – Kentucky head coach John Calipari following his team’s loss at Notre Dame on Saturday
It’s no secret as to how North Carolina plans to attack defenses. They are the seventh-best 3-point shooting team in the country, as they have made almost 41% of their attempts as a team.
UK -2.5/146.5 I think the switch in teams is what UK needed. Full court pressure for 40 minutes! 82-69 Home team….
It’s no secret as to how North Carolina plans to attack defenses. They are the seventh-best 3-point shooting team in the country, as they have made almost 41% of their attempts as a team.
UK -2.5/146.5 I think the switch in teams is what UK needed. Full court pressure for 40 minutes! 82-69 Home team….
95-60 7’5” center TSheBay baby….
Missouri a week tonight. Tigers are a 15 point home underdog against Illinois later… uhm…
Absolutely....
Kentucky is a money line play till they lose starting January. The next couple games are for entertainment only!
Calipari said 70-80 points a game is what it will take to win! I like how he pulled Wheeler last night. Wheeler is quick but he does get out of control and this is when coach sat him down and reminded him he doesn't have to do it all!
A Sea Of Blue: Rick Stansbury calls Kentucky “best team in America today” vs WKU Hilltoppers.
Rick Stansbury says Kentucky was "the best team in America today" vs. Hilltoppers
Western Kentucky’s head coach came away highly impressed with the Wildcats.
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