A Sea Of Blue - Kentucky beats Georgia: Everything to knowOnline Home of the Big Blue Nation: Kentucky Wildcats Sports for the Discerning Fanhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46621/aseaof-fav.png2020-01-08T12:01:15-05:00http://www.aseaofblue.com/rss/stream/208190552020-01-08T12:01:15-05:002020-01-08T12:01:15-05:00John Calipari & Wildcats recap wild win over Georgia
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<p>Just win, baby. </p> <p id="CvtImr">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> are now 2-0 in SEC play after a wild in over Georgia on Tuesday, 78-69.</p>
<p id="Zy7IDJ">It was a game that saw the young Cats have a near-meltdown in the first half, allowing the Dawgs to go on a 11-3 to take a nine-point lead into the final seconds before <span>Ashton Hagans</span> hit a big three to put it at 37-31 going into halftime.</p>
<p id="uI6gCC">From there, both teams would battle back and forth before the Wildcats finished the game on a 28-14 win to pull out the nine-point victory. </p>
<aside id="71MXYE"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Tyrese Maxey and UK have the last laugh on Anthony Edwards and Georgia","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/8/21056583/uk-wildcats-basketball-tyrese-maxey-anthony-edwards-georgia-bulldogs-news"},{"title":"The turning point of Kentucky’s win over Georgia","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/8/21056324/uk-basketball-kentucky-georgia"}]}'></div></aside><p id="cQQl1k">After the game, head coach John Calipari and select players met with the media to recap the 11th win for his team this season. Here is a replay of what they had to say via UK Athletics:</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video: <a href="https://twitter.com/UKCoachCalipari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UKCoachCalipari</a> - Georgia Postgame <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TGT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TGT</a> <a href="https://t.co/ctfWKY9axG">https://t.co/ctfWKY9axG</a></p>— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KentuckyMBB/status/1214776652451856384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p id="BI4VPk"><em>On the game ..</em></p>
<p id="V10B8P">”Well, they came out, Tom had them ready like he always does, and we got in foul trouble. This is one of the few teams that has shot more fouls than we have in a game. And then, not only that, we missed five in a row. We’re one of the best free-throw shooting teams in the country. But, we had foul trouble. The end of the half was kind of--we don’t get a rebound, one of my freshman just gets knocked out of the way and it’s an and-one and we get beat on a back door by another freshman. What I did in the second half, just so you know, three guards and the two fresh big guards which were Nick [Richards] and Nate [Sestina] because they didn’t play that much and then I road them. Just said, ‘How much can you play?’ </p>
<p id="PDWs0W">“You know what’s amazing is they don’t want to come out, and I’m good with it. Play. They made the plays, they made the defensive stops. We rebounded the ball. Anytime you win on the road in this league, it’s big. Especially when you walk in the gym and the students are back on campus for the first time and it’s a sell out. It was really hot in there, I don’t know if you guys noticed. I was soaked in there. Our kids fought it and won the game.” </p>
<p id="gYstWT"><em>On team assists ..</em></p>
<p id="7wQ9hb">”Yeah, well, first half Ashton [Hagans] had 10 shots and they were mostly jump shots. What [was he] doing? I said, ‘What are you trying to get 12 shots coming home?’ You average 11 shots a game. You have 10 in the first half. But it wasn’t just him, it was a bunch of us. We wouldn’t pass the ball to each other. When you play that way the game is hard.”</p>
<p id="Aqdo3M"><em>On </em><a href="https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7513"><em>Immanuel Quickley’s</em></a><em> shooting …</em></p>
<p id="CleUWT">”You also have Nate now. So you have Nate, Immanuel, Tyrese, who hasn’t been shooting it as well as he needs to, but Ashton can shoot 3s too.”</p>
<p id="zCObRL"><em>On </em><a href="https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7510"><em>Ashton Hagans</em></a><em> and </em><a href="https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7511"><em>EJ Montgomery</em></a><em> playing at home … </em></p>
<p id="5NDqSa">”They’re different kinds. Ashton is, ‘I’m gonna show …’ and EJ is, ‘I hope I play …’ Three’s a difference between the two. (Montgomery) is that guy for us. He’s that, ‘Let’s go.’ I think Nick is trying to do everything he can; got away from rebounding a couple balls late, but our guards came up with those balls. Nate played well, which is why EJ didn’t play as much. But we need him to be what he’s capable of doing. He should be the best offensive rebounder, a shot-blocker, a runner; some of the stuff Nick’s doing, dunking around the basket, that should be him. And again, my goal is by the end of the year, that’s who he is.” </p>
<p id="z1oIvC"><em>On </em><a href="https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7514"><em>Nick Richards</em></a><em> making tough catches that he didn’t used to be able to …</em></p>
<p id="m6oAjN">”I didn’t say, ‘No, no, no.’ I said, ‘Easy. EASY! Good pass, kid, good pass!’ “Amazing, right? How about that? He’s getting better. He started playing basketball when he’s 14, so it’s taken him more time – but who cares how long it takes? It’s the point of, can I get to that point where I’m a significant player? And he is now.” </p>
<p id="E38FQR">On only making 10 of 20 free throws …</p>
<p id="NGF5KD">”We won without making free throws today. It’s good to know we can do that.” </p>
<p id="2xFwnh"><em>On </em><a href="https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7510"><em>Ashton Hagans</em></a><em> playing through his injured ankle …</em></p>
<p id="REbFOc">”I think he didn’t want to practice for two days. His floor game, he is so confident and comfortable in his own skin that he and I are like laughing at halftime. He knows this is his team to run. He knows I’m giving him space because he’s making great decisions. And I’m telling you why else I’m giving him space: Because he is a tough hombre. This guy is physically strong and tough and uses it. So you give him a little space.” </p>
<p id="3WDUxH"> <strong>#3 | </strong><a href="https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7521"><strong>Tyrese Maxey</strong></a><strong> | Freshman | Guard </strong></p>
<p id="nzujTP"><em>On playing against Anthony Edwards on the Georgia stage ...</em></p>
<p id="lFSqQI">”It was amazing especially on the road in front of their home crowd. We had a lot of fun, we couldn’t really talk during the game. After the game we exchanged words, hugged each other said keep doing what your’e doing. See you in a couple of weeks.” </p>
<p id="oUsZHf"><em>On the caliber and toughness of Edwards ...</em></p>
<p id="CQzw0e">”He’s great, he’s really tough to guard especially when he has the green light like that. He has to make plays for that team to win and it’s really hard to guard him. Proud of him, keep working on his game.” </p>
<p id="bU8K6O"><em>On what this win says about Kentucky ...</em></p>
<p id="MLTWs0">”We were very resilient down the stretch. It was a stretch in that first half, I think we were down seven, we came in here and our leaders like Ashton [Hagans], Immanuel [Quickley], and even Nick [Richards] had shots up early and said were good. This is my first road game, me, Kahlil [Whitney], Keion [Brooks Jr.], it was really crazy out there. It was a great experience and we’re ready to get back to the lab tomorrow and get ready for Alabama.” </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"Big-time road win right here. Had to go on the road, fight as a unit, stay together." <br>- <a href="https://twitter.com/TyreseMaxey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TyreseMaxey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BBN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BBN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TGT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TGT</a> <a href="https://t.co/BVoYEtv5ge">pic.twitter.com/BVoYEtv5ge</a></p>— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KentuckyMBB/status/1214772467098501120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p id="LnKnln"><strong>#5 | </strong><a href="https://ukathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7513"><strong>Immanuel Quickley</strong></a><strong> | Sophomore | Guard </strong></p>
<p id="LRw9dl"><em>On today’s game ... </em></p>
<p id="53sm1e">”Honestly it was just a big win for my guys today. We came out fought hard, it’s tougher you know, guys like Tyrese [Maxey] it’s their first road game, true road game so I am proud of them.” </p>
<p id="eePAsI"><em>On this significant road win ... </em></p>
<p id="ltXLm6">”Definitely felt great, especially getting the first one. With a young team, like I said it’s always hard, the crowd is against you, everyone is booing you, things like that. I even missed a free throw, normally that doesn’t happen, but credit to my guys they came out fought hard. We were down and came back so credit to my teammates.” </p>
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https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/8/21056353/ncaa-basketball-john-calipari-uk-wildcats-georgia-bulldogs-kentucky-newsJason Marcum2020-01-08T09:20:42-05:002020-01-08T09:20:42-05:00Tyrese Maxey and UK have the last laugh on Anthony Edwards and Georgia
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<p>The Dawgs celebrated too early, while Edwards said Maxey was “too little.” </p> <p id="FAmd87">Tuesday night was a fun one for the <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a>, as they used a strong second half to upend Georgia 78-69 in Athens. </p>
<p id="dyzPV4">It was a game that saw the young Wildcats trail by nine in the first half and were down much of the second half until the 8:09 mark when they took the lead for good. </p>
<p id="AnjYaH">But what made it really sweet was how UK silenced the Dawgs after they celebrated their 37-31 halftime lead as if they won the game: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Georgia forgot there was a second half. Oh, and that they were playing Kentucky. What a damn half. <a href="https://t.co/XSaw9IOp6I">pic.twitter.com/XSaw9IOp6I</a></p>— Bobby Reagan (@BarstoolReags) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarstoolReags/status/1214760974827376640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p id="DuBWH3">But oh, it gets better.</p>
<p id="i4SPGt">Georgia star <span>Anthony Edwards</span>, who finished the game with 23 points on 8/17 shooting, got a little too cocky after scoring a layup on <span>Tyrese Maxey</span>, telling the UK freshman he was too small. </p>
<aside id="lhPvlb"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"John Calipari recaps Wildcats’ wild win over Georgia","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/8/21056353/ncaa-basketball-john-calipari-uk-wildcats-georgia-bulldogs-kentucky-news"},{"title":"The turning point of Kentucky’s win over Georgia","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/8/21056324/uk-basketball-kentucky-georgia"}]}'></div></aside><p id="7uIKRr">However, it was Maxey who racked up the statsheet with 17 points on 7/15 shooting), four(!) blocks, eight assists and seven rebound. More importantly, his team won, giving the Wildcats the last laugh on this night. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Anthony Edwards let Tyrese Maxey know he's too small <a href="https://t.co/5A6lxQj1Xa">pic.twitter.com/5A6lxQj1Xa</a></p>— ESPN (@espn) <a href="https://twitter.com/espn/status/1214753124059095040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p id="ZW0SOi">“Yeah, we’re going to have a conversation about that,” Maxey said of Edwards’ gesture after the game. “I’m probably going to call him as soon as I get off the plane. I just saw it on ESPN too. We’re going to have to have a conversation about that.”</p>
<p id="DMb9Aj">That conversation needed only to be one word long: Scoreboard. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good team win <a href="https://t.co/FagxzbY9jk">https://t.co/FagxzbY9jk</a></p>— ashton hagans (@H23Ash) <a href="https://twitter.com/H23Ash/status/1214773459605168128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/8/21056583/uk-wildcats-basketball-tyrese-maxey-anthony-edwards-georgia-bulldogs-newsJason Marcum2020-01-08T07:00:00-05:002020-01-08T07:00:00-05:00The turning point of Kentucky’s win over Georgia
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<p>Of course, Hagans had his fingerprints all over this. </p> <p id="fAFs2b">Tuesday in Athens was an exhilarating win for a Kentucky team that had yet to face a true road game this season.</p>
<p id="3KG1qY">Despite facing a sellout crowd in Athens on Pom Pom Night in the house of presumed No. 1 overall <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba-draft">NBA Draft</a> pick <span>Anthony Edwards</span>, the young Wildcats showed immense fight and a will to win in what turned into a dogfight of an SEC slobberknocker. </p>
<p id="PPF0Qf">While the Wildcats would go on to win by what looked like a comfortable 78-69 margin, it was far from easy in a game that saw the Dawgs leading for much of the first 30 minutes. </p>
<p id="7W9lgc">It looked like that would continue for the final 10 minutes when Georgia gained possession off a steal and were on the fastbreak with a 55-50 lead and seemingly about to go up by seven. </p>
<p id="QgoLp6">But a few inches proved to be the difference between Georgia taking command with under 10 to play and Kentucky going on a 13-2 run to go in front for good, as <span>Ashton Hagans</span> intercepted a <span>Jordan Harris</span> pass that <span>Immanuel Quickley</span> recovered and hit an open <span>Tyrese Maxey</span> for three, cutting Georgia’s lead to 55-53. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This was a massive sequence in the game: <a href="https://t.co/Kxrc79HWJM">pic.twitter.com/Kxrc79HWJM</a></p>— Jason Marcum (@marcum89) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcum89/status/1214772323103981568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p id="l0qQYK">If Hagans misses that pass, it’s likely a 57-50 lead for Georgia and all the pressure in the world riding on Kentucky to make a shot in the ensuing possession. Instead, Hagans recover from his bad pass to make a game-saving INT that led to a triple as part of a 13-2 run that saw the Wildcats go ahead 63-57. </p>
<p id="7SCsui">Kentucky actually outscored Georgia 28-14 from that point on en route to a 78-69 victory. </p>
<p id="o00jmv">Now, the Cats return home Saturday to face Alabama with a chance to begin 3-0 in SEC play. While that may not sound like anything to brag about, it would be just the fifth time a John Calipari Kentucky team has accomplished this. The other four teams (2016-17, 2014-15, 2011-12, 2009-10) all won 30+ games and made the Elite Eight, while two of them made the Final Four, and the 2011-12 team won it all. </p>
<p id="dlJDGZ">That’s not to say this Kentucky teams will accomplish any of this, but it’s still good company to be in. </p>
https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/8/21056324/uk-basketball-kentucky-georgiaJason Marcum2020-01-07T23:43:11-05:002020-01-07T23:43:11-05:00Highlights, box score & MVP from Wildcats beating the Dawgs
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<p>The young Cats showed a lot of maturity in their first road game. </p> <p id="rdxWxc">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> went into a hostile environment against the most talented player in college basketball, struggled mightily from the free throw line, and somehow found a way to claw themselves to a 78-69 victory.</p>
<p id="Aosv21">Many different players stepped up throughout the game. <span>Nick Richards</span> was dominant when on the floor, scoring 17 points and pulling down 7 rebounds in just 25 minutes. <span>Tyrese Maxey</span> took the ball to the rack at will and put up 17 points of his own to go with 8 assists, 7 rebounds, and 4 blocks. </p>
<aside id="GFK7P8"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s big win at Georgia","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/7/21056277/uk-basketball-twitter-kentucky-georgia-2020-anthony-edwards-tyrese-maxey"}]}'></div></aside><p id="obeMYx">This was a very good win for the Wildcats given that this was their first road test and Georgia played with a lot of energy throughout the game. However, the fight that Kentucky showed was exactly what John Calipari has been looking for from this group. </p>
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<p id="h6H4xA">I wrote on Saturday that Kentucky needs Tyrese Maxey to be great, and that he is at his best when driving the basketball. He did just that tonight and led the Wildcats in assists, blocks (!), and tied for the lead in points to earn game MVP honors.</p>
<p id="uzICdA">Going back and forth with potential No. 1 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba-draft">NBA Draft</a> pick <span>Anthony Edwards</span> has to benefit Maxey when the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nba-draft">NBA Draft</a> rolls around in June. He almost matched Georgia’s star bucket for bucket, and he did so in beautiful fashion.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oooooooweeeeeee.<br><br>Mr. Tyrese Maxey <a href="https://t.co/F8STSL1Tmu">pic.twitter.com/F8STSL1Tmu</a></p>— Not Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scott_Charlton2/status/1214755033595744258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p id="MaGLt3">This was the Tyrese Maxey that Kentucky needs night in and night out. Pair him with everything Nick Richards has been doing lately and the consistency of Hagans and Quickley, and you’ve got yourself a bona fide NCAA Tournament team. </p>
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https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/7/21056255/kentucky-wildcats-highlights-box-score-game-mvp-georgia-basketballJamie Boggs2020-01-07T23:33:25-05:002020-01-07T23:33:25-05:00Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s big win at Georgia
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<p>The Cats get a big road win against a good Georgia team. </p> <p id="xmVAoF">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> get a big road win against the <a href="https://www.dawgsports.com/">Georgia Bulldogs</a>, 78-69. </p>
<p id="woyKrn">It was starting to look ugly towards the end of the first half, but Kentucky answered in the second half in a big way. <span>Tyrese Maxey</span> (17 points and 7 rebounds) and <span>Nick Richards</span> (17 points and 7 rebounds) led the way for the Wildcats putting up phenomenal performances en route to the Cats’ first true road win of the season. </p>
<aside id="yTc5VZ"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Highlights, box score & MVP from Wildcats beating the Dawgs","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/7/21056255/kentucky-wildcats-highlights-box-score-game-mvp-georgia-basketball"}]}'></div></aside><p id="j5fZ2J">The recipe for success for Kentucky seems to be Tyrese Maxey playing great and Nick Richards putting up his (now usual) 17 points and around seven or eight rebounds per game. </p>
<p id="RO8f78">This was a big step for the young Cats as they got a big road win to improved to 2-0 in SEC play, and they now get Alabama at home on Saturday. </p>
<p id="U6GsAi">Here’s what social media had to say: </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gritty <a href="https://t.co/v1h9urkfHF">pic.twitter.com/v1h9urkfHF</a></p>— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KentuckyMBB/status/1214761218465886208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That’s a really nice SEC road win!<br><br>Great 2nd Half!!!!</p>— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) <a href="https://twitter.com/KySportsRadio/status/1214760876445765632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kentucky has been at less than full strength in 9 of 13 games this season, have gotten next to nothing from EJ Montgomery, Kahlil Whitney and Johnny Juzang and are 11-3 overall with a pair of top-3 wins and just beat a Georgia team coming off a top-10 road win at Memphis.</p>— Chris Fisher (@ChrisFisher247) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisFisher247/status/1214763278724927489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Georgia celebrated the first-half victory, while Kentucky celebrates the game victory.</p>— Jack Pilgrim (@JackPilgrimKSR) <a href="https://twitter.com/JackPilgrimKSR/status/1214761115483140097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">"STILL WON BY 9" <a href="https://t.co/DFo4NVP7S1">pic.twitter.com/DFo4NVP7S1</a></p>— Evan Hatter (@ehatt493) <a href="https://twitter.com/ehatt493/status/1214760816920137731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ashton Hagans has absolutely applied the clamps this half. On a bum ankle. Or not, I guess.</p>— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleTucker_ATH/status/1214760116525776896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ashton Hagans has some of the best hands I’ve ever seen.</p>— Michael Eaves (@michaeleaves) <a href="https://twitter.com/michaeleaves/status/1214761202728996866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Georgia forgot there was a second half. Oh, and that they were playing Kentucky. What a damn half. <a href="https://t.co/XSaw9IOp6I">pic.twitter.com/XSaw9IOp6I</a></p>— Bobby Reagan (@BarstoolReags) <a href="https://twitter.com/BarstoolReags/status/1214760974827376640?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I love watching Nick Richards hoop.</p>— Jason Marcum (@marcum89) <a href="https://twitter.com/marcum89/status/1214762488446816257?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Another great touch pass in transition, this one by EJ Montgomery, and another fine catch and finish by Nick Richards. <a href="https://t.co/VLP7Ut2kma">pic.twitter.com/VLP7Ut2kma</a></p>— Not Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scott_Charlton2/status/1214755962545983489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kahlil Whitney played zero minutes in the second half. Keion Brooks did not play the final 8:39. EJ Montgomery did not play the final 5:32. <br><br>When the game is on the line, Calipari trusts Hagans, Maxey, Quickley, Sestina and Richards. As he should.</p>— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleTucker_ATH/status/1214762638367805441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kentucky is way ahead of schedule. Bad news for everyone else.</p>— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/SethDavisHoops/status/1214759931871727622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tyrese Maxey <br>17 pts (7-15 FG) <br>7 rebs <br>8 asts <br>1 stl <br>4 blks <a href="https://t.co/3mAWbGJr04">pic.twitter.com/3mAWbGJr04</a></p>— Not Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scott_Charlton2/status/1214764951203667968?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">That’s a hell of a win for Kentucky. John Calipari found a lot out about his team tonight.</p>— Shawn Smith (@gbbcountry) <a href="https://twitter.com/gbbcountry/status/1214762159407656960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ashton Hagans letting Anthony Edwards know it ain't happening tonight. <a href="https://t.co/gVTbxq3xaq">pic.twitter.com/gVTbxq3xaq</a></p>— Not Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scott_Charlton2/status/1214760613794209793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Calipari looks shocked as he sees on the stat sheet that Maxey has eight assists. "And we were on him because he wouldn't pass it!" (Six of the assists were in the second half.)</p>— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) <a href="https://twitter.com/KyleTucker_ATH/status/1214766119480774657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Let's quit wasting time with slow starts and just make this the starting five. <a href="https://t.co/kmmBlNy1x9">https://t.co/kmmBlNy1x9</a></p>— Nick Roush (@RoushKSR) <a href="https://twitter.com/RoushKSR/status/1214763787221426176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tonight was the 7th time in the John Calipari era that Kentucky shot 50% or worse from the free-throw line with at least 20 free-throw attempts. Kentucky's record in those 7 games is 5-2.</p>— Corey Price (@coreyp08) <a href="https://twitter.com/coreyp08/status/1214766297189376006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">In back-to-back losses to Utah and Ohio State, Immanuel Quickley scored 13 total points, made 6-21 FG and 1-9 3PFG. <br><br>In his last 3 games: 18.7 points, 14-30 FG (46.7%), 9-17 3PFG (52.9%).</p>— Chris Fisher (@ChrisFisher247) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisFisher247/status/1214766920513273856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">MOOD. Great road win for the Cats! ☝️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreUK?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreUK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TGT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TGT</a> <a href="https://t.co/76Hb1jPIqS">https://t.co/76Hb1jPIqS</a> <a href="https://t.co/DVv4FBinzA">pic.twitter.com/DVv4FBinzA</a></p>— The Kentucky Wildcat (@The_Wildcat) <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Wildcat/status/1214761781589098496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p>Ashton Hagans played injured, and Nick Richards played through foul trouble, but Maxey and Co. were still able to finish it.</p> <p id="JsUjG8">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> beat the <a href="https://www.dawgsports.com/">Georgia Bulldogs</a> Tuesday night by a score of 78-69.</p>
<p id="PRK1jK">UK started out fast, but was quickly slowed down by college basketball’s incompetent referees. They went into the half down 37-31 after <span>Nick Richards</span> and <span>Nate Sestina</span> picked up two fouls very early.</p>
<p id="AwfxD4">And the Bulldogs let everyone know who was in charge going into the break as the players stood on the floor boasting their six-point lead. Like Cal says, we’re everyone’s <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a>.</p>
<p id="bB1yue">Kentucky took notice. And they came storming back in the second half. Despite the free throw woes, the Cats were able to pull off a solid win in their first true road game of the year.</p>
<p id="fvslne">Next up, the Cats will return home to take on the <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com/">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> on Saturday afternoon.</p>
<aside id="mkUBoq"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Twitter reactions to Kentucky’s big win at Georgia","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/7/21056277/uk-basketball-twitter-kentucky-georgia-2020-anthony-edwards-tyrese-maxey"},{"title":"Highlights, box score & MVP from Wildcats beating the Dawgs","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/7/21056255/kentucky-wildcats-highlights-box-score-game-mvp-georgia-basketball"}]}'></div></aside><p id="F85dXw"><span><strong>Ashton Hagans</strong></span><strong> was back</strong></p>
<p id="xH1ix7">The starting lineup remained the same. And that’s good because that means Hagans was back in action.</p>
<p id="2BPhrV">He started 0-5 from the field, but he still made his presence felt.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ashton Hagans with the big swat <a href="https://t.co/Fnt1KZHM0W">pic.twitter.com/Fnt1KZHM0W</a></p>— Not Scott Charlton (@Scott_Charlton2) <a href="https://twitter.com/Scott_Charlton2/status/1214732753171820545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2020</a>
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<p id="An2aRQ">Once the nerves calmed down, he slowed himself down and returned to form.</p>
<p id="Ufcf2V">It was good to see Hagans out there, especially after what looked like an extremely scary injury. He is the engine that keeps this train going.</p>
<p id="PSjCdA"><strong>College basketball officiating is still terrible</strong></p>
<p id="tPp2f2">I’ve mentioned it over and over, but it can’t be said enough. Something has to change.</p>
<p id="LGeS0S">It’s making the games hard to watch. Your favorite players get two fouls when they breathe too heavily. Then you push someone blatantly and the referees call nothing.</p>
<p id="auS5P4">It has to change. I’m not sure how and I’m not sure what to do, but the NCAA has to do something to improve it.</p>
<p id="oHOLX7">When fans freak out in the NCAA Tournament because of the officiating that costs their team a chance at a championship, maybe they’ll listen.</p>
<p id="HY7rog">Shoutout to <span>PJ Washington</span>. He knows.</p>
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<p id="iBrJCp"><strong>Nate Sestina could not guard a brick wall</strong></p>
<p id="D6nvYF">I love Sestina’s heart. I love his hustle. And I love his energy.</p>
<p id="RqRVTT">He might be the best pure three-point shooter on the team along with Immanuel Quickley. But he’s becoming a guy that you just can’t have on the court because he’s so bad defensively.</p>
<p id="25mhGw">Like I said, I like some things he does. I like him. It’s just becoming unbearable to watch.</p>
<p id="rwqGjw">He gets in foul trouble because he can’t keep up with guys. They either run right past him and score or run right past him and he fouls. </p>
<p id="4f8myq">He has to play because Kentucky needs a big body out there, but I don’t know what you do with him at this point.</p>
<p id="HzEAu1">Guard someone, hit some threes, and rebound, or don’t play. Period.</p>
<p id="SkOS27"><strong>Richards has become a staple</strong></p>
<p id="oQ1UuU">It’s no secret that Richards is important to this team, but he’s become a legitimate staple.</p>
<p id="kFxkCN">His ability to score around the bucket, stretch to the midrange, defend the rim, and rebound is second to none on this team.</p>
<p id="PGforZ">We all thought we’d see the sophomore jump from Montgomery. In its place, we got Junior Nick Richards, and it’s been fun to watch.</p>
<p id="b5qX8J">When he picked up his second foul early in the first half, we struggled. It’s amazing how he went from a five-star recruit, to every game starter, to playing less and less and LESS minutes over his two years, to finally rounding into form this season.</p>
<p id="mQvRFG">I’m happy for him. I just wish we had another big man that could bask in the glory with him.</p>
<p id="UZU6nv"><strong>Keion Brooks, Jr. will be a star</strong></p>
<p id="S0o95V">He show flashes. He was an underrated recruit. It may take 2-3 years to see his full potential, but it’s coming.</p>
<p id="PaDKOJ">Brooks understands his role on the team and right now it’s defense and attack when needed. He hasn’t shown a ton of his ability.</p>
<p id="SD71WD">Maybe it’s due to his frame. He’s very skinny in a big’s body. He’s pretty athletic, but he’s also awkward at times. But once he figures it out, he will be a force.</p>
<p id="TdOO99">And I’m confident in saying that. Don’t believe it now, but Brooks is special.</p>
<p id="GBDr9N"><span><strong>Tyrese Maxey</strong></span><strong> did not back down to the </strong><span><strong>Anthony Edwards</strong></span><strong> challenge</strong></p>
<p id="IzQIf1">Maxey can play with the best of them. He’s got the heart of a lion and he heats up quick.</p>
<p id="yfLmVQ">He can also force shots and struggle at times. But he’s a freshman. It happens.</p>
<p id="NJfptT">One thing he hasn’t backed down from, though, is the big stage.</p>
<p id="YS8UHf">Yes, he went crazy against the <a href="https://www.theonlycolors.com/">Michigan State Spartans</a> and <a href="https://www.cardchronicle.com/">Louisville Cardinals</a>, but this one was different.</p>
<p id="g1rJxv">Tonight, he went head-to-head with a potential top-five draft pick and he didn’t flinch.</p>
<p id="tqnmma">Edwards got his, but so did Maxey. When UK struggled to find offense, Maxey responded.</p>
<p id="yM00Zo">He’s only a freshman, but he knows how to answer the call.</p>
<p id="w0qA6J">Enjoy him while you can, BBN.</p>
<p id="vGWY4M">That was a heck of an effort from the Cats. They struggled at times. They dealt with foul trouble. And they withstood a raucous home crowd in Athens.</p>
<p id="J6FVhX">But they never wavered. And that’s what separates good teams from great ones.</p>
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<p>The Georgia native will look to have another big performance in Athens. </p> <p id="m0tlCS"><strong>UPDATE</strong></p>
<p id="MUAaiz">Looks like <span>Ashton Hagans</span> is ready to rock in Athens. </p>
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<p id="clQfIs">Let’s get it on. </p>
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<p id="BdWBc7">It sounds like Ashton Hagans will suit up when the <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> face the <a href="https://www.dawgsports.com/">Georgia Bulldogs</a>.</p>
<p id="kv9UEy">According to The Athletic reporter Seth Davis, Hagans will play in Athens at 9pm EST on ESPN. </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">From what I'm hearing I do expect Kentucky PG Ashton Hagans, who injured his ankle in Saturday's win vs Missouri, to play tomorrow night at Georgia. Hagans grew up about 100 miles from Athens in Cartersville, Ga.</p>— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) <a href="https://twitter.com/SethDavisHoops/status/1214359051640819712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2020</a>
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<p id="bOeoSe">Hagans suffered a low-ankle injury in Saturday’s win over the <a href="https://www.rockmnation.com/">Missouri Tigers</a>. Initially, John Calipari sounded optimistic about Hagans returning sooner or later.</p>
<p id="ODAQbh">Then on Monday, <span>Immanuel Quickley</span> said Hagans was feeling good, <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21051856/ashton-hagans-injury-kentucky-wildcats-news-georgia-basketball-2020-uk">while Joel Justus said the Georgia native would attempt to practice</a>. </p>
<p id="Qd74xw">It certainly appears that Hagans’ injury was relatively minor and may ultimately not cost him anytime. As much bad injury luck as this team has had already, it would nice for this one to end up being nothing. </p>
<aside id="uiol5l"><div data-anthem-component="readmore" data-anthem-component-data='{"stories":[{"title":"Kentucky vs. Georgia: Preview, viewing info & score projection","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21051044/kentucky-basketball-georgia-bulldogs-time-tv-channel-online-stream-odds"},{"title":"Where Kentucky stands in the new college basketball rankings","url":"https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21051420/college-basketball-top-25-polls-net-espn-power-rankings-duke-news-unc"}]}'></div></aside><p id="Tr9GVI">But if nothing else, Hagans should be back in action Saturday vs. Alabama if he’s unable to go as early as Tuesday. It’s just good to know it won’t sideline him for weeks, if not months, which was feared when he initially went down Saturday. </p>
<p id="T4YmL2">And a friendly reminder that arguably Hagans’ best collegiate performance was in Athens last year:</p>
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https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21054442/uk-basketball-ashton-hagans-injury-georgia-bulldogs-newsJason Marcum2020-01-07T19:13:25-05:002020-01-07T19:13:25-05:00Kentucky vs. Georgia game thread and pregame reading
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<p>The Cats invade Athens looking for win No. 2 in SEC play against a surging Georgia team. </p> <p id="pZFNNK">The <a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/">Kentucky Wildcats</a> are back in action tonight as they take on the <a href="https://www.dawgsports.com/">Georgia Bulldogs</a> in Athens at 9:00 pm EST. You can watch the game on ESPN and <a href="https://www.espn.com/watch/">stream it online with WatchESPN.</a> </p>
<p id="SNAjxX">This is Kentucky’s first true road game of the year, so it will be interesting to see how they respond against a good Georgia team. </p>
<p id="0nSupH">The Bulldogs currently stand at 10-3. The three teams they’ve lost to are Dayton, Michigan State, and Arizona State. They are coming off a big win last week against Memphis, so the momentum will be in their favor at home.</p>
<p id="Je0YbA">However, the Cats are on a roll of their own coming off wins against Louisville and Missouri. In both of those games this team showed the fight that everyone has been looking for. They’re going to need all of that to take down <span>Anthony Edwards</span> and and the Dawgs down in Athens. </p>
<p id="Mt36f3">Get hyped for the game by checking out some of these pregame reads: </p>
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<li id="8ldfGL"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21051044/kentucky-basketball-georgia-bulldogs-time-tv-channel-online-stream-odds">Kentucky vs. Georgia: Preview, viewing info & score projection</a></li>
<li id="vCjHpP"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21052304/kentucky-georgia-dawgs-news-ashton-hagans-anthony-edwards-uk-wildcats">Joel Justus & Wildcats talk Georgia, Ashton Hagans, Anthony Edwards & more</a></li>
<li id="NglMDW"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21054442/uk-basketball-ashton-hagans-injury-georgia-bulldogs-news">Ashton Hagans expected to play vs. Georgia, per report</a></li>
<li id="UakKMF"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/7/21050547/kentucky-wildcats-basketball-nick-richards">The Nick Richards breakout is finally upon us</a></li>
<li id="JZY0Y7"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/7/21054224/uk-basketball-recruiting-jaden-hardy-kentucky-news">Wildcats in great shape for top-10 recruit Jaden Hardy</a></li>
<li id="wKZAnr"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21051420/college-basketball-top-25-polls-net-espn-power-rankings-duke-news-unc">Where Kentucky stands in the new college basketball rankings</a></li>
<li id="yseXtt"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/6/21050727/ncaa-com-ranks-top-11-kentucky-basketball-players-of-the-decade">NCAA.com ranks top 11 Kentucky basketball players of the decade</a></li>
<li id="kyPw7C"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/4/21048541/kentucky-wildcats-basketball-sec-schedule-2020">Previewing the January schedule for Kentucky Basketball</a></li>
<li id="suMLyJ"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2019/12/27/21036610/kentucky-basketball-all-decade-team">The Kentucky Basketball All-Decade team</a></li>
<li id="ceUOaR"><a href="https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/4/21049746/georgia-bulldogs-news-kentucky-memphis-tigers-basketball-uk">Georgia, Kentucky’s next opponent, knocks off No. 9 Memphis</a></li>
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https://www.aseaofblue.com/2020/1/7/21054112/how-to-stream-uk-basketball-georgia-2020-live-blog-sec-kentucky-uga-dawgsTJ Barnett