Longwood Lancers @ Kentucky Wildcats: Open Game Thread
by Glenn Logan on Nov 24, 2008 6:15 PM EST
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This is the official A Sea of Blue Open Game Thread for the Longwood Lancers vs. Kentucky Wildcats basketball game tonight at Rupp Arena, 7:00 PM EST. This is the second game of the Finley Las Vegas Invitational, and the last game of the tournament to be played by UK outside of Las Vegas. For a statistical look at the Lancers, see my earlier post on the subject.
After soundly defeating the Delaware State Hornets in the first game of the tournament, the Wildcats now find themselves facing yet another small school with limited talent. Of course, the 'Cats have already surrendered one loss to a similar opponent, VMI, but if the last game were any indication, it would appear the Wildcats have learned their lesson and are on a path to improvement.
The biggest thing I will be looking for in this game is improved post play. Even in the Delaware State victory, Kentucky had trouble getting the ball into the post and Patterson had trouble doing anything with it on the rare occasions it did get there. That needs to change, and I am sure Billy Gillispie will be motivating his team to get the ball inside and continue to play the kind of in-your-face defense that worked so well against the Hornets.
Five things Kentucky must do to make the Coach happy:
- Get the ball in the post to Patterson -- This needs to happen early and often.
- Play smart, patient basketball -- Kentucky has been in too much of a hurry lately. Control the break and run it well when it presents itself.
- Improve transition defense -- Transition D has been a weakness of this team.
- Attack on defense -- If Kentucky can push the Lancers back to half court like they did Delaware State, it will make all UK partisans happy.
- Rebound -- Kentucky actually lost the rebounding battle to the much smaller Delaware State Hornets. That trend must be reversed.
Five things Kentucky can do to provoke Coach Gillispie's ire:
- Get out-hustled -- Kentucky got out-hustled in both losses.
- Turn the ball over carelessly -- We can all live with a few forced turnovers, but UK must minimize the unforced errors.
- Jack up a lot of perimeter shots -- Kentucky's scoring is unbalanced. See my earlier discussion of the subject. The 'Cats need to have better inside-out balance.
- Surrender open 3-pointers -- The one way the Lancers can surely beat the 'Cats is by getting open 3-point looks.
- Fail to communicate on defense -- This has been another Kentucky Achilles' heel -- calling out picks, announcing switches and rotating well defensively.
No more losing to teams we should beat. The Wildcats need to grow up, and continue to build on thier recent success. The record needs to be back to .500 posthaste.
Go, 'Cats!
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Listening to the pregame on radio
Coach is still very raspy with a cold no doubt. I have had the same for the last 2 weeks.
Coach admits we don’t need to give the other team a fast out.
can you see this game?
I am just listening, myself.
by StillCatwoman on Nov 24, 2008 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
Waiting for the internet feed
always sucks. It’s basketball and I want it now!!!
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:06 PM EST reply actions
That being said
I’m looking for the Cats not to get behind at the beginning of the game. The slow start has been the Achilles heel of the team for the past few seasons.
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
Miller ...
… starting over Razor Ramon. Interesting.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Wonder what's up with that
Ramon has played pretty well, defensively at least, so far this year. Maybe BG is worried about the slow start as well, looking for an offensive spark at the beginning of the game.
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:10 PM EST up reply actions
Miller is starting...
over Harris. Wow, that didn’t take as long as I thought. Must’ve had a great couple days of practice.
These are the 5 best players
on the team right now.
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
That is
PP, Meeks, Liggins, Miller and Stevenson
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Liggins ...
… just has to quit the high-school passes.
Unforced error.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Can someone please tell me where online I can watch the game without paying for
that Extreme Access business. Just lost the sound as well…..
ESPN360.com
if you have the right kind of high speed internet access
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly
Click on the UK vs. Longwood under the Live Now tab. It will say “blackout” if it is not available.
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:31 PM EST up reply actions
and extreme access
even if you pay, is delayed. at least for me.
by StillCatwoman on Nov 24, 2008 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
I have ...
… very little criticism to make. Impressive start.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Easily the best we've played this year...
…we look very good on both ends of the floor. Patterson, with the exception of the blown lay-up on the first possession, has looked like the Patterson of old. A couple of those passes to the post were really difficult to catch.
Agreed
Patterson looks like he’s shaken out some of those cobwebs from the last few games.
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
Thank you - I figured it out - don't have the right internet service - its says my provider is not in their
family or whatever. I have Knology here in northern Alabama, but that’s on their list – I’ll just listen it guess. Thankfully I can “watch” through you guys.
by bluegrassgal on Nov 24, 2008 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
Liggins getting too loose with the big lead...
…relaxing a bit and taking too many chances. Once Gillispie can reign him in, he’ll be fine, but right now it’s feast or famine.
Losing focus
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, we've had good ball movement...
…Harris has missed two wide open 3-pointers.
by BBallSophist on Nov 24, 2008 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
Someone shut that Bogan kid down
I want to see someone take charge and decide that they won’t let one guy beat them out there. Come on.
Hello everyone.
No way to watch here in Georgia (no ESPN360 due to Comcast) so I will just listen and comment here. Sounds good so far.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
I've let them know.
They’ve gotten about 50 emails from me. No luck yet. Comcast sucks!
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Also...
…we’re shooting 22% from long range, and it hasn’t been because of great defense.
by BBallSophist on Nov 24, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
Be nice for Galloway to get some time.
I think we may need him come March.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
That's a pretty fair half.
Really good ball movement. Yes, this is a team that is tired and too small, but the ‘Cats have really been impressive. Patrick Patterson is rounding back into form. DeAndre Liggins is shooting the ball well. Kevin Galloway played five very impressive minutes (you have to wonder what he wasn’t getting), and the defense, except for some 3-point lapses, has been very, very good.
I like it. This feels much better.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Tru...
Will the Cover It Live feature be making an appearance this year? I enjoyed the format especially when I can’t get the video of the games anywhere.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
Maybe ...
… I got a lot of flack from my wife last year using CIL. But we’ll see how it goes.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Patterson needed a game like this.
A chance to exert himself against some easier competition and get some confidence back after that injury which has to have still been affecting him. Good to see him swell up tonight. Now if I could just watch the game. Comcast sucks!
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
Cable internet
What do you expect. They don’t want to let you get free games that you could pay for on pay-per-view/FullCourt.
Del Tha Funky Homosapien
formerly known as senowen
by Mr. Bob Dobalina on Nov 24, 2008 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
I can't live without my Full Court package.
I’ve paid for it the past seven years. I think its a pretty good value for us out of state fans.
I would pay also.
I could get video of 16 games I cannot otherwise watch. That’s a no brainer for any Kentucky fan. But they don’t offer it yet in Augusta, GA.
Xbox Live Gamertag: hoopchi
Nice half of basketball
That’s the best the offense has looked since the first exhibition game.
And this just in: Patterson = Monster That Will Make You Cry (if you’re an opponent)
On a related note, I was extremely pleased to discover I could get the ESPN360 feed! Huzzah!
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
wow what a difference
finally the style of play that i knew this team could achieve. of course the caliber of competition is not actually what we will see, but the difference in the confidence and ball protection is apparent thank god porter has been held accountable for his ineptness.
He really did.
He was his usual efficient self.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
I hope they win that one
Much as I dislike Florida, they don’t come anywhere close to the disdain I have for Jim Boeheim.
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
I changed it over to..
ESPN for a minute and Dickie V was gushing ofver Calathes. I made me sick! I want Syracuse to win.
I agree...
Plus Syracuse is often second to us in attendance for the year and I would prefer that they do not catch up. They looked pretty good the other night at home when I watched them but I have to root for Florida.
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He got the start tonight...
in place of Harris. Has played pretty well despite scoring only one point
dickie v
vitale is actually for any one on tobacco road and is obviously losing his mind he should retire or just shut up
Is anyone else worried about...
all the three pointers we’ve given up this season. Longwood has nine tonight.
A little bit
Longwood has 9 three pointers and 32 total points. They should really be up on anyone outside the arc and dare them to drive.
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
UK needs to go on another 17-2 run.
Get some quick points and create havoc on defense.
It is a concern considering we’re going to see better athletes shooting them all night if we can’t defend the three.
Much as I would like to see him get some career highs, there's really no reason for Patterson to come back in the game
Unless the staff is convinced that his ankle is okay.
Well, never mind then.
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
He's got it now
It was 24 vs Tennessee Tech last year
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
That last one was pretty
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
He's only 4 assists away...
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
Though I would expect him to come out soon
especially given how he’s been banged up a couple times this game.
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
Up 39..
it’s time to clear the bench. No need to risk injury. Lets get some other guys some minutes.
It would be nice to see a guy like Stewart get some extended minutes here
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
Only 4/18 for 3
We have to hit a better percentage than that against good teams. Many of those misses were wide open.
"Everyone's giving him (Patterson) a standing ovation..."
Except those people the camera showed apparently
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
I was wondering about that
Did he do something in the first half that I didn’t see that would bench him the rest of the game?
true blue living in a sea of orange
and there he is with 1 minute remaining...
by BBallSophist on Nov 24, 2008 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
Still no Miller
bad pass Galloway
true blue living in a sea of orange
Belated dinner ...
… tonight will push the post-game thread out a bit.
But it will be there in an hour or so.
A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan
Good game
Showed continued improvement on offense, did exactly what they should do against a team like this.
"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball
Syracuse 89 Florida 83
Sweet…..
gobigbluecatsfan72
by gobigbluecatsfan72 on Nov 24, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions
Good all around game
tonight, and it’s nice to see us blow out a team we’re supposed to.
gobigbluecatsfan72
by gobigbluecatsfan72 on Nov 24, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions
On ESPN 2, Doug Gottlieb just said....
“What about Kentucky, are they really done? We’ll be back in a few minutes with more on that.” Let’s tune in and see what he has to say.
gobigbluecatsfan72
by gobigbluecatsfan72 on Nov 24, 2008 9:40 PM EST reply actions
Some dude from Lexington
sent ESPN an email, and asked, “What do you think Kentucky’s chances are of not making the NCAA tournament, and snapping their streak?” These are the idiots that give us a bad rap! Get a clue, we’re going dancing, no doubt about it……“Coach” Tom Brennan said, “Kentucky hasn’t been in the National Championship game in quite a while. Wasn’t it Tubby Smith who last took them there?” ’Nuff said…
gobigbluecatsfan72
by gobigbluecatsfan72 on Nov 24, 2008 9:48 PM EST reply actions
Tom Brennan...
… Wasn’t he the guy that covered up all the drug use at Villanova back in the day..?? didn’t he get fired for that? I could be wrong… If anyone knows for sure, please correct me, but his name seems to have jogged my memory…
My point: If I’m correct, then I wouldn’t worry too much about what this guy thinks of us…
Speaking of ESPN haters, when you hear Doug Gottlieb bad mouth UK, remember this (During Gottlieb’s freshman year at Notre Dame, he stole credit cards from a roommate and fraudulently charged over $900 to those cards. Subsequently, he was kicked off the Notre Dame basketball team and eventually convicted of misdemeanor fraud.1"
So, neither of those two opinions matter in the least..!!!
Steelers fan 1st! UK is my 2nd love.
National Championship Game
1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1966, 1975, 1978, 1996, 1997, 1998. (10 times)
2nd most ever (only UCLA has more).
There was an 18 year gap from 1978 to 1996. The current gap is 10 years, going on 11.
by FortyYearCatFan on Nov 25, 2008 9:24 AM EST reply actions
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