UNC-Asheville Bulldogs @ Kentucky Wildcats: Open Game Thread and Analysis
by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 6:15 PM EST
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PrintUNC-Asheville Bulldogs at Kentucky Wildcats, Nov 30, 2009 7:00 PM EST
Tonight, the Kentucky Wildcats take on the UNC-Ashville Bulldogs in Freedom Hall. Game particulars are as follows:
Date & Time Monday, Nov. 30 7:00 p.m
Coverage TV: FS South Radio: BBSN
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Tonight, I am going to combine the pre-game analysis and the open game thread, and put it up early. This way, there will be no need to change from pre-game to game. I did this to save myself some time, as much as anything.
Analysis and more following the jump.
UNC-Asheville Team Statistics
Statistical Comparison (Via StatSheet.com)
| Team | POS | PPG | PPP | FLR% | Eff | eFG% | TS% | FTR | 2P% | FTP% | 3P% | OR% | DR% | A% | A/T | T% | S% | B% |
| UNCA | 374 | 74.8 | 0.83 | 47.6 | 82.6 | 41.8 | 43.8 | 24.7 | 60.2 | 14.6 | 25.2 | 35.5 | 62.4 | 50.4 | 0.62 | 25.7 | 10.4 | 8.5 |
| UK | 428 | 71.3 | 1.14 | 59 | 113.8 | 56.8 | 59.5 | 51.4 | 54.6 | 23.2 | 22.2 | 46.9 | 67.9 | 53.3 | 0.8 | 26.2 | 8.6 | 13.9 |
| UNCA Opponents | 374 | 74.8 | 1.19 | 56.1 | 119.3 | 56.6 | 61.7 | 48.3 | 47.1 | 25.3 | 27.6 | 37.6 | 64.5 | 63.7 | 1.21 | 20.6 | 13.4 | 6 |
| UK Opponents | 428 | 71.3 | 0.93 | 46.7 | 93 | 43.2 | 47.2 | 31.3 | 39.7 | 20.4 | 39.9 | 32.1 | 53.1 | 54.5 | 0.85 | 19.9 | 12.9 | 3.3 |
Four Factors analysis (Via Kenpom.com)
| Four Factors Comparison | ||
| UK | UNCA | |
| eFG% | 56.8 | 41.8 |
| TO% | 26.3 | 25.7 |
| OR% | 46.1 | 35.5 |
| FTA/FGA | 51.4 | 24.7 |
Analysis
The UNC-Ashville Bulldogs have not won a game so far this year, and were thrashed by Tennessee by 75 points (Yes, you read that right). UNC-Asheville is only averaging about 62 points per game this year, so they have some major offensive issues. Couple that with the pressure defense they are likely to face against Kentucky, and you get the picture of how one-sided this affair could wind up.
A quick look at the stats and analysis, and you will see that the Bulldogs have very few statistical areas in which they are remotely similar to Kentucky, let alone superior. Even turnovers, for which the Wildcats are 320th in the land, are no easy match for the Bulldogs, who are 316th.
The Bulldogs do shoot it a bit better than UK from three, but not so much as to be likely to overcome their woeful 0.83 points per possession, especially when compared with UK's 1.14 PPP. If UK is able to get the possessions up to their season average, this game could easily go over the century mark, while the Bulldogs would just crack 70 points.
Even though the Bulldogs have several taller players on the roster, the tallest starter is only 6'6", so you can see that they have a real height problem in their starting lineup. They are also extremely young.
Tonight's game will be in Freedom Hall, a place where the Wildcats have enjoyed mixed success lately, winning last year vs. Appalachian State, but losing the year before against UAB.
Look for the Wildcats to dominate this game from tip to horn. There is really nothing to be done about it, as the bottom of UK's bench could easily beat this team by 30 points.
Projected score: UK 110, UNC-Asheville 80.
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Here's what I hope to see tonight:
- Better ballhandling by everybody.
- Better three-point shooting.
- Improved decision-making (I'm looking at you, DeMarcus Cousins).
- A Patterson-palooza.
- More of the DDM than we have seen so far this year.
This game should not be too difficult, and if it is, we have major problems with chemistry. Go, 'Cats!
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I hope
we come out of this game injury free and ready to take it to UNC.
GO BIG BLUE!!!
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Nov 30, 2009 6:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That sucks
I switched to Insight after Dish Network made me mad about 3 years ago and it was the best move I ever made with regard to TV.
I never have to worry about finding a UK game.
I moved to Columbus about 1.5 years ago, and Time Warner is apparently my only choice
if I want to pay under $75 for basic cable.
I can go to school and watch it if I wanted to – 360 is free on university campuses. It’s too cold out, though.
by mrmondaynite on Nov 30, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
The other option is that you could buy your parents (or anyone else that lives in the land of the Big Blue Nation) a slingbox player for about $90 and stream the games from their TV to your computer or phone.
That is what I do when I am on the road, stream the games to my iPhone, which I then plug into a TV.
I say we petition Freedom Hall to take all of that UL crap out of there now that the
birds have flown the coop
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My two cents
I prefer to keep the analysis and the open-game thread in the same post. So save yourself work and keep me happy. ; )
OK....who shoots the worst of the bunch, because I want three guys on him at all times
when he is outside the 3 pt line
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We may have to take up a fund to get that UL stuff out of there.....
whos in??…..
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how much can we get for her????
let’s not dismiss this idea so fast…..llol
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Harris hustling as per usual.......
there are more talented guys out there but none work harder
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Man.
You have to love the way the ’Cats are moving the ball tonight. That zone allows some freedom in ball movement, and they are taking advantage.
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They look really loose...I know that is due to the opponent
but its nice to see……these kids arent scared of anything……yet
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Go Darius
good to see Miller shooting without that hitch…of shooting on the way down and not jumping straight…..pure form tonight
Wall....got himself a 2nd foul.....grrrrrrr
after making a mistake with handling the ball…..double grrrrrr
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anybody think bledsoe doesn't deserve his starting spot?
Harris has played MUCH better so far this season, and they need more experience on the floor
He is playing well because he doesn't have to dribble or shoot.
Bledsoe has done both and better then Ramon.
What a show!
Looking
athletic tonight
by daniel81 on Nov 30, 2009 7:28 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I am more interested in that, than hanging 128 on them......real classy move there by Pearl
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That was a lousy thing to do to a team.....
I am all for triple digits….but not at the expense of a 75 pt win…..makes him look even more classless than he was before
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O looks better, D is about the same...
They sure are getting into the paint alot??
If your wings don't sweep....
Sorry guys, have to log off.
My 3 year old daughter just asked if she “pretty please play on the computer.”
Lucky
I still have the phone, but not as easy to type on or keep up with the comments.
by Strangeite on Nov 30, 2009 7:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nope
She goes to bed around 9. Right now she is surfing the Disney website and occasionally yelling “Go Cats!!”
by Strangeite on Nov 30, 2009 7:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Cuz is in a mood
Fight for the ball lad
by daniel81 on Nov 30, 2009 7:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
A lot better ball movement tonight.
No quick shots. I like that.
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Wall is going to keep his % up high if he never has to leave the rim....lol
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Who was it they called the human highlight reel????
Dominique Wilkins????…..Wall may have replaced him…..
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True
but leave the sensible thinking for the analysis part of this thread. The hyperbole is for the game thread part.
besides....Wilkins played for Georgia........
we NEVER cheer for Georgia…..unless they are playing UT or Duke!!!
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Orton looks pretty good tonight...
Couple of boards, nice pass or two…
If your wings don't sweep....
Not a chance
I heard he was playing shuffleboard with the Loch Ness Monster and Elvis.
by Strangeite on Nov 30, 2009 7:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Anybody notice Cousins' form on his free throws?
Totally different from the (potentially) key ones he missed in Cancun. There, he swung the ball over in front of his face from the left side as he shot. Tonight, he made both when he set up with wrist, elbow, and shoulder aligned and the ball on the right side of his head. Much better form, much better results, so far.
No moral victories--it's all about Ws and Ls!!!
oh good grief......skycat is channeling Cousins again......lol!!!!!
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Just not much to criticize in that half.
That was about as good as UK has played all year for 20 minutes. Maybe the defense was not that great, they let UNCA get into the paint too much.
Offensively — darn good.
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how great is it to watch a kentucky team with this many weapons
last year….2 people scored. this year, there are 7 or 8 people in the lineup who have the potential for double digit scoring every game
It's the halftime feature on the feed on the package
She’s the woman who left the CT program to play volleyball for Delaware. #1 player in the nation by far.
It's time. . .
I know it is a weak opponent but...
I really think we are playing better and starting to fix our weak points.
How many practices have we had since Cancun?
by Strangeite on Nov 30, 2009 7:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
May have had T-day off... Maybe not??
Sure it’s been two-a-days Fri thru Sun!!
If your wings don't sweep....
Cal said had practice early Sunday...
and then went to Freedom Hall for practice which was a glorified meet and greet.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 30, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
GO BIG BLUE !!!
Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!
by a2d2 on Nov 30, 2009 7:58 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Looks like about 15000 to me.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 8:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Wish Cuz could hit free throws.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 8:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Tru...
please hurry up and wish for a national championship
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 30, 2009 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Ask...
… And you shall receive.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 8:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
btw....if you could squeeze in season tickets for me for Christmas......
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I think she will need more than her heart checked.....lol
she seems to develop a drooling problem when that kid hits the court
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+12in shots taken.
Nice.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 8:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
THAT is thr prettiest thing I have seen on the court in a looooong time.....back to back
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Hard to tell much considering the opponent
but seems Cats playing best ball of the season.
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 30, 2009 8:17 PM EST reply actions
This ...
… Is a dunk- a-thon!
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 8:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Someone has angred Cuz......you wont like him when he's angry.......
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Any chance Wall gets to a triple double tonight?
And if not tonight, will he in his UK career?
It's time. . .
On a football note,
I heard ESPN’s blooger, Low, on a Nashville radio station say that the Outback Bowl was looking to take UK .
Well you get in the situation where everyone beat everyone.
Tennessee deserves to go because they beat UK, but doesn’t Auburn deserve to go for beating UT. But UK beat Auburn….
by Thomas Hunt Morgan on Nov 30, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
If only.
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by Glenn Logan on Nov 30, 2009 8:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
When this is all said and done with Liggins, I think we will all appreciate the way Cal is handling it
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This is getting REALLY ugly....time to send in the subs.....or work on specifics
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works for me....cause then Forty will have to wear that UL hat....lol
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Orton's arms
Are 10 feet long. Wow.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
by blbskue on Nov 30, 2009 8:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
UK could make this a 60 point win at least
Cal will show some class, though
No matter where you're at, there you are
Dang it Orton
Didn’t he do that in Cancun also? He needs to quit that. Especially when they’re going in.
It's time. . .
Sloppy now.
Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
--O.W.
by blbskue on Nov 30, 2009 8:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Well, we are seeing inklings of what we have.....and we are having a good warmup game to Saturday
all in all…..couldnt ask for much more
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Cal said it would take time...
Look at how far they’ve come in 7 games… What’s Jan. going to look like?? Insert big cheese-eating grin here! :-)
If your wings don't sweep....
If I am the SEC, I practice nothing but sagging man-to-man defense and pray they dont get any better
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Perry looked like a goof....then went and got the ball back.....I like that
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He does everything right for a center....unfortunately he is a forward
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at first
I didnt think he was ready for one and done…..but now….
I do not doubt Walls' talent anymore
He is a future nba hall of famer with a little luck
No matter where you're at, there you are
He needs to break that habit for sure...
On the replay of Wall’s dunk, I thought Larry Conley was going to wet himself!! LOL
If your wings don't sweep....
OK....now anyone think Calipari has a shot at that 11-0 record.....????
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Uconn looks tuff,
and UNC is as well, it will be good games to watch
Can't wait for Cal's postgame interview, er, one man show :)
No matter where you're at, there you are
On Radio, Cuz asked about UNC
He said he had seen them play: “I am not impressed”, he said.
Not smart, don’t need to give any team bulletin board material
No matter where you're at, there you are
It might.....but I still want him a little bit cocky......I am telling you guys
he needs that edge…..it makes him better
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Good comment
I do worry that the edge can become “on” the edge, then “over” the edge, though.
No matter where you're at, there you are
I dunno...
Worked for Dickie Lyons against MS ST a couple of years ago!! LOL
If your wings don't sweep....
Postgame up.
Sorry it was so late, but I had to eat! :-)
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