Kentucky Sports Radio
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
[Moderated by Matt Jones, Drew Franklin and Tyler Thompson]
It wasn’t always pretty, but in the end the Cats did what they needed to, stretching a single-digit halftime lead into a 33-point win. A few quick notes on the game:
–Brandon Knight. Wow. 31 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 turnovers. Everything he did was as good as advertised, and maybe a little better. Obviously we can’t glean a lot from a random exhibition game in Canada in August, but if tonight is any indication whatsoever, he can flat out play.
–Darius Miller and DeAndre Liggins also both got it done tonight. The energy from both was great and and they were aggressive on both ends. Good to see, especially from Liggins, who has been the summer practice star of 2010.
–It was a dunkfest for Jon Hood, who got a few fairly easy throw downs and looked solid. At least tonight, he seemed to shed a little of the tentativeness from last year and hopefully will be even more aggressive in the next two games and into the season.
–Jarrod Polson got some clock and a couple of baskets. Good to see his post Backstreet Boy career off to a good start.
–Coach Cal took a page out of the Bob Huggins playbook and decided to dress down for the game. It was a dubious choice.
–Monty Hardware is a great name.
–On the injury front, Terrence Jones left with a shoulder injury and his status is up in the air for the remainder of the trip. DeAndre Liggins left in the second half with what appeared to be leg cramps, although the broadcast cut out not long after that and I have no idea if he returned or if there was a status update, although he appeared to be ok.
Matt will be along with more later. Basketball season is underway in the Bluegrass, and it feels so good. Feel free to discuss the game, team, or Cal’s wardrobe below.
Go. Big. Blue.
[powered by WordPress.]
Bill Keightley Report : Never to be forgotten.
11 queries. 0.638 seconds
August 15th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
Looked better than last years team when we played Miami OH & Wall bailed us out. Heck, this is just after 10 practices & without Kanter as well. By the way, anybody know where we can get a complete box score?
August 15th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Brandon Knight is the real deal.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Damn…this team is FAST! Yeah, I know it has something to do with the competition and all of that but still…Speed demons & so many interchangeable parts.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:36 pm
I hear ya #2… The Blue Knight was sensational!
August 15th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
KnightSpeed was awesome!
August 15th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
DOM PAPA!!
August 15th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
I LIKE WHAT I SAW, BUT HECK I DIDN’T SEE MUCH. THE TV COVERAGE WAS CHARLES BARKLEY “TERRIBLE”. KNIGHT IN BLUE ARMOR…….
August 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Brandon knight is good. No turnovers. I know it is an exhibition game but the kid has game. Better jumper than wall and is faster than I thought. With Kanter in there, this game would have gotten outta hand.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Zero turnovers by Knight! I think that is the most important part of his stat line.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
I can’t wait to see some Enes!!!!
August 15th, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Anyone know the best place to get tickets for the Maui Invitational?
August 15th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
I liked polson’s game as well. He took it to the rim!!
August 15th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
9) I was thinking the same thing.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Statistically, Brandon Knight may very well be better than John Wall this season.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I had a sweet pair of BKs back in the 90s, but I think I like this one better.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Will be another exciting season. So much talent all on one team. And the best fans on earth. Its no wonder everyone is jealous of us.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
CAL IS King!!!!!
August 15th, 2010 at 9:47 pm
14- I think his shooting percentage might be better than john wall, he has a better jumper, regarding assists and steals, its too early to tell!!
August 15th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
try booking a tour package http://www.mauiinvitational.com/index.asp They are hard to come by if you are just looking for tickets
August 15th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
14- not much of a speed difference for sure.
Only a negative on a pregnancy test would make me happier than tonight. polson keeps up with the back boys look, he’ll avg 20 pieces of tail a semester.
We had a lot of assists for a team. with only 10 days of practice. great job guys
August 15th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
Brandon obvious star of game. As guys said above, quicker than I had seen, nice jump shot, good free throw shooting, good ball handling and excellent court awareness. Very Impressive! (not the 31 points; the rest of his game!). UK looked much more focused in 2nd half. Lots of athletic players, albeit relatively short ones! Can’t wait to see Kanter and Vargas in there and Jones healthy! Looks like another fun season!
August 15th, 2010 at 9:50 pm
What? No love for the Jortsmeister? C’mon man, Jorts was still pumped up and runnin full speed when the bell rang. I’ve never seen him with the energy and quickness he had tonight.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
I AM IMPRESSED. The looked a little sloppy in the 1st half, but the second was all Cats! We are just as fast as last year and better shooting team. Once they get the “Turkish Delight” back and the defensive schemes down this team will be very very tough to stop.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
I have to say that the zero turnovers was what got my attention also.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:56 pm
Who did we play again?
August 15th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
SEC u better be ready, because Kentucky is on a mission. U UK fans smell that? Another SEC Championship on the way. (lol)
August 15th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Was #11 on Windsor really named “Coon”? Seriously!
August 15th, 2010 at 10:01 pm
Can’t wait until we whip out our Enes!
August 15th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
BTW, thanks Coach Cal for making basketball fun again! Loved watching the dribble drive tonite! Also, you’ve made basketball recruiting the 2nd most popular sport at my work last year, this year, and next season. Again, thanks!
August 15th, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I guess nobody knows where to find game stats?
August 15th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
At hard as it is going to be BBN needs to stop comparing players from last year to this year. It isnt fair to the players. I am lifelong fan and hope that the only teams we can compare this one to has a banner hanging in the rafters.
August 15th, 2010 at 10:09 pm
4),5).. Strikes 1 and 2 on the nickname.
August 15th, 2010 at 10:12 pm
Box Score available at Kentucky.com
August 15th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
here ya go 30 http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/stats/2010-2011/1kenwsr.html
August 15th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Brandon Knight penetrates and finishes faster than Pitino…wow
August 15th, 2010 at 10:16 pm
UKAthletics.com also has the box score
August 15th, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Millers line was pretty impressive too. 18 pts (6-13fg 4-5 3pfg) 12 reb, 4 ast, 4 to, 2blk 1 stl
August 15th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
How about nitey knight? number 12 splits two defenders… off the glass…NITEY KNIGHT!
August 15th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
ty
August 15th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
miller looked like a leader. way to go darius. also nice to see him smile on the court for a change.
August 15th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
27, I’m pretty sure it was Kune. And Knight looks ready to take over this ball club. Liked seein the hustle from Lamb and Poole. This team is gonna force a lot of turnovers…should be a lot of fast breaks. Definitely gonna be a different style from last year. Is it just me, or is it weird not seein Pat out there?
August 15th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
I can’t believe nobody else is commenting on Cal’s white satin mock turtleneck t-shirt and blue leisure sweatpants. As my wife said, “he has to wear that in Canada because it’s illegal here.”
August 15th, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Where is the ksr crew partying. Walking around it’s kind of dead out here.
August 15th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
#35 that is the funniest thing I have heard all day and a line I can see myself using for like ever hahaha LMBO
August 15th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Miller can play some darn good 4. I can see him going from rebound strait to the rim a lot this year.
August 15th, 2010 at 10:39 pm
42) what was wrong with it?? What was he suppose to wear??
August 15th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
cal looked 20 lbs heavier or was it that XXL shirt
August 15th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
When Liggins was rolling on the floor with cramps I thought “What is Magloire doing to him?”
August 15th, 2010 at 10:51 pm
how about the practice unies? i liked the look of them, but it was hard for me to see the player’s numbers. that inturn made it hard for me to tell who was who sometimes with knight, liggins, miller, poole all roughly the same size.
August 15th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
i think they might/should shut down tj. why risk serious injury. if he is a gamer he will want to go tommorrow, but should he?
August 15th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
49) shorts were too big though
August 15th, 2010 at 11:08 pm
missed it… :/ but go CATS
August 15th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
This team will be a tremendous amount of pressure on the other teams defense. This is the true dribble drive offense that we saw little of last year. I hope Cal doesn’t let Jones even pick up a ball for about a month and get him completly healthy for when it counts. He’s going to be,,,dare I say,,,A BEAST?
August 15th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Man has Darius grew like 3 inches and put on 15 lbs of muscle, or am I swayed by my big screen?
August 15th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
54. I said the same thing. He loos taller for sure. Hesthe same height as Harrelson side by side
August 15th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
51. why don’t you ask the players if they are too long
August 16th, 2010 at 12:14 am
wow so excited for bb season to tip off! I know it’s early but I said this before just watching this amazing recruiting process……But BKnight will be to bb what PManning is to football…it’s on! Kanter will be the icing to this delicious piece of cake!
August 16th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Yeah, yeah, I know it’s exhibition, but damn that was fun watching speed and pressure. Jorts had like six blocks too. We might be one of the fastest teams in the NCAA this year. No, seriously…
August 16th, 2010 at 12:18 am
THEY LOSE TOMORROW
August 16th, 2010 at 12:34 am
^ Go Away f.a.gg.ot
August 16th, 2010 at 12:50 am
59)wasnt that suppose to be the #1 Canadian team?? if they do lose, what difference
does it make in August anyhow?? LOL ….. go back to the UL board
August 16th, 2010 at 12:51 am
very fun game to watch… lost my football fever for just a little bit!
August 16th, 2010 at 1:12 am
62) I was shocked they had some team chemistry already. With Kanter & Jones in
the mix it sure will be a fun year again. I still wanna beat the shit outta
UL in 3 weeks … lol
August 16th, 2010 at 2:08 am
UL fans hating always lol. Never fails. I was happy to watch some bball though. I can’t wait for the real season to start though. I wish Kanter could have made the trip but I think we are going to be fine at every position. I can’t wait to see Knight take on big time competition though so I can see if tonight was a mirage or truth. I look forward to Maui because that is our chance to come out and say watch out world! I mean that field is nice Michigan St and Washington is our path. Love it…
August 16th, 2010 at 2:29 am
I want to call him “The Dark Knight” but that might be racist..
August 16th, 2010 at 2:52 am
If deflections were kept on the stat book, Jorts would have had at least a solid dozen. He knocked the ball away from Windsor’s “big man” nearly every time he brought the ball above his head. Good to see that Jorts looks quicker this season–he snagged some rebounds that would’ve made Cousins proud this game.
August 16th, 2010 at 8:19 am
where’s eloy vargas?
August 16th, 2010 at 11:09 am
6-17 from 3, thats not real bad, but needs a little improvement, BK with 0 turnovers is big time, seems a little more under control than wall was at the start to me..i think BK is only gonna get better though, he was 1-5 from 3, this kid can light it up from anywhere on the court