Nerlens is a monster! I love this kid! He is so fun to watch play D! I now see why they said he was a better shot blocker than Davis! Not sure he is yet but man he is close!
8) I’ve been pretty hard on Goodwin so I’ll give him some credit tonight, he didn’t force near as many shots as he has been but of course the way the refs were calling the game was perfect for his style of play.
Never seen someone dominate a game like Noel tonight. It was unreal. Then you look at the stat sheet and he only had two points, no field goals. It was unbelievable. What an awesome performance.
I think Noel is the key to the whole thing. If we are in trouble, just give him the ball at half-court and just back him down. Florida will be tough but we will win by 18 points.
Now that’s the Archie Goodwin we need! Great job young man. Team basketball by everyone. Didn’t get rattled when they put up the 16-0 run and answered it. Really proud of our team tonight.
By the way, POLSON was HUGE in the first half. Him and Hood. I guess practicing against NBA players day in and day out will make you good. We didn’t lose a beat when they were forced into action. In fact, I think Polson had a better game than Harrow or Mays.
Cal has says that he tells the UK team that they should be used to the big game evironment, because every game they play is like that, while the other team is more likely to be spooked by it. I think that Ole Miss showed that they are not used to the big game environment, even if it it at home.
Finally! Worries me about the REBOUNDS b/c that is a critical factor in any game but…this is their turning-point-game. And w/o Big Willie. Someone check me on this, the stats show K Wil as going: 10 of 19 = 20pts; 5 of 12 = 15pts; and 1 of 2 = 1 pt…for a TOTAL of 36. Where am I (or the stats) wrong?
And I didn’t get to see the game, I’ve heard nothing…not one word about Harrow; which can be a really, really good thing for a PG. How’d he play from a game-mgt perspective? Is he seeing the KentuckY-Blue Light at the end of the tunnel?
^^^Realize that Wiltjer went 10-19 overall from the field, meaning he hit 5 of 12 three pointers and 5 of 7 2 point shots and a free throw….hence the 26 points. He had a great game and I loved seeing the team getting him the ball. The dunk was sweet as well. A big win for the CATS but they have to build on this one.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:30 pm
12 blocks, unreal
January 29th, 2013 at 11:34 pm
Ole Miss had been holding opponents to 35% FG %
January 29th, 2013 at 11:34 pm
Kyle got a block, stat guys missed that.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:35 pm
Three key stats
- 12 blocks
- 5 for 12 from the three point line
- 12 for 14 from the FT line
We got outrebounded again, but this team HEART. Got a big lead on the road, lost and TOOK IT BACK !!
January 29th, 2013 at 11:36 pm
HELL YES….!!!! GREAT TO SEE A GOOD 2ND HALF, AND COMING BACK AFTER OTHER TEAM GOES ON A 16-0 RUN. GREAT CONFIDENCE BUILDER !!!!
January 29th, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Nerlens is a monster! I love this kid! He is so fun to watch play D! I now see why they said he was a better shot blocker than Davis! Not sure he is yet but man he is close!
January 29th, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Noel blocked 12 shots and probably altered another 12 that didn’t go in.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:37 pm
4) Archie carried us at the line tonight, no doubt. Hope the haters give the kid his due.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:39 pm
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Cats played their BEST game of the year and were rewarded with a victory !Q
My compliments to the referees who called it TIGHT from the git-go ……
The crowd was nullified to a large degree, which aided our efforts.
WTG WILDCATS !
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January 29th, 2013 at 11:40 pm
3) Nerlens blocked it from being entered. That’s the 12th block.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:40 pm
8) I’ve been pretty hard on Goodwin so I’ll give him some credit tonight, he didn’t force near as many shots as he has been but of course the way the refs were calling the game was perfect for his style of play.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
i like how this says 12 blocks for noel but espn says nerlens has 11. this happens every game. so who can i trust? lol
January 29th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
By the way, they did a GREAT job on Mr. Postal. This team’s D is getting better by the game as well.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
4. Hard to rebound when you’re blocking everything and the shots don’t go up in the first place.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:41 pm
Don’t forget Polson playing quality minutes tonight.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
Ryan Horrow hit that 3 pointer was HUGE…..gave momentum back to UK.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
The OFFICIAL box score gives Noel 12 blocks. ESPN is anything but official.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
Clearly, the terrific trio of Wiltjer, Polson, and Hood are why we won.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:43 pm
How does a team outshoot another team by THIRTY and lose?
January 29th, 2013 at 11:44 pm
Archie had four assists too. Bet my paycheck that’s a career high for him.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:46 pm
Been saying it all week….Henderson is overrated…it showed tonight…5-19 (2-11 from three)
January 29th, 2013 at 11:47 pm
Never seen someone dominate a game like Noel tonight. It was unreal. Then you look at the stat sheet and he only had two points, no field goals. It was unbelievable. What an awesome performance.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:48 pm
11) Criticism isn’t hating. Harassing the guy on his Twitter account is.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:48 pm
I think Noel is the key to the whole thing. If we are in trouble, just give him the ball at half-court and just back him down. Florida will be tough but we will win by 18 points.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:50 pm
19.
NER-LENS NO-EL.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:50 pm
Let’s not nitpick anything on this game. All the guys played like they wanted to win, and they got the win. Proud of em’.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:50 pm
Those 8 minutes hoody played were huge!
January 29th, 2013 at 11:50 pm
Henderson went 5-20 he’s hot garbage
January 29th, 2013 at 11:51 pm
@20….gimme your paycheck fool.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:53 pm
Great team win. Even Hood gave us solid minutes. When WCS comes back, we’ll be ready to take on all comers.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:53 pm
The official numbers give Noel a block that was actually Wiltjer’s.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:55 pm
did you get caught?
January 29th, 2013 at 11:55 pm
Now that’s the Archie Goodwin we need! Great job young man. Team basketball by everyone. Didn’t get rattled when they put up the 16-0 run and answered it. Really proud of our team tonight.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:56 pm
you people need to give it up about Hood playing…the kid is garbage. He only played cause everyone had like 4 fouls before halftime.
January 29th, 2013 at 11:56 pm
EC – Archie had a game earlier this year where he had 9 assists, then Cal named him our PG. Remember?
January 29th, 2013 at 11:56 pm
Good win, and they seemed to have a fun time doing it.
January 30th, 2013 at 12:00 am
By the way, POLSON was HUGE in the first half. Him and Hood. I guess practicing against NBA players day in and day out will make you good. We didn’t lose a beat when they were forced into action. In fact, I think Polson had a better game than Harrow or Mays.
January 30th, 2013 at 12:00 am
anyone see that field goal attemtps??? WTF????
Miss had 85 attemtps
UK had 56 attemtps
~~~thats insane~~~
January 30th, 2013 at 12:03 am
Where’s UK Freshmen tonight? I thought that d-bag would have some insightful comments to make about our team and Cal.
January 30th, 2013 at 12:07 am
39 – He’s busy jamming another Ricky P bobblehead up his a$$. To ease the pain.
January 30th, 2013 at 12:07 am
Cal has says that he tells the UK team that they should be used to the big game evironment, because every game they play is like that, while the other team is more likely to be spooked by it. I think that Ole Miss showed that they are not used to the big game environment, even if it it at home.
January 30th, 2013 at 12:10 am
for #41 ^^^even if it is at home
January 30th, 2013 at 12:15 am
Harrow and Noel combined for 13 blocks.
January 30th, 2013 at 12:26 am
43} Me and Noel combined for 12
January 30th, 2013 at 11:53 am
Finally! Worries me about the REBOUNDS b/c that is a critical factor in any game but…this is their turning-point-game. And w/o Big Willie. Someone check me on this, the stats show K Wil as going: 10 of 19 = 20pts; 5 of 12 = 15pts; and 1 of 2 = 1 pt…for a TOTAL of 36. Where am I (or the stats) wrong?
And I didn’t get to see the game, I’ve heard nothing…not one word about Harrow; which can be a really, really good thing for a PG. How’d he play from a game-mgt perspective? Is he seeing the KentuckY-Blue Light at the end of the tunnel?
January 30th, 2013 at 12:17 pm
^^^Realize that Wiltjer went 10-19 overall from the field, meaning he hit 5 of 12 three pointers and 5 of 7 2 point shots and a free throw….hence the 26 points. He had a great game and I loved seeing the team getting him the ball. The dunk was sweet as well. A big win for the CATS but they have to build on this one.