Kentucky at Ole Miss tonight at 9 PM on ESPN

[HALLGATOR]

I thought this would be a game of interest for NBN posters. Missouri is tied with us for the conference lead and Kentucky draws a lot of attention.

Who you gonna pull for?

[SmootyGator]

You mean Ole Miss is tied with us for the conference lead? :D

I'm pulling for Ole Miss! I want a bigger game when we play them!

[InstiGATOR1]

Yeah hard to know who to pull for in this one.

This is a huge week for UK. They are at UMs and at aTm. If they want to be on the good side of the bubble they need at least one of these.

[dailydoublecat]

This is going to be a hard game for us to win, but I hope we do. I expect them to wear their red jerseys, have Morgan Freeman do the pre game speech and make the atmosphere tough as hell for us.

Im interested to find out if UK has learned anything on the journey thus far. I expect Ole Miss to play A ball, so we are going to have to match them step for step. Usually I have a gut feeling, well with this team you just never know. Will Alex show up? Will Archie pass? Will Harrow score? Will Witjer not be a puss? Will Noel get two quick fouls? Will WCS play? Too many question marks for my taste!

Jeff

[yarmond1]

Let's Go Johnny Reb!

[GatorLurker]

Being dispassionate I would root for what is in the best interests of the team this year. We have two games against UK and one against Ole Miss at home. I think that UK winning this one gives the Gators the greatest "quality" on the 2013 NCAA resume if (and it is a BIG if) they win the three games against Ole Miss and UK in that scenario.

Then again taking the multi-season view of what is best for UF I hope that Ole Miss kills UK ...

and UK fails to make the NCAAs ...

and loses to a mid-major at Rupp in the first round of the NIT.

[tommyuf21]

I'd like to see the SEC get four bids this year and a win would help UK immensely in that regard. I'd rather see them get a quality win against punkboy than us.

[GataBaitx3]

Let's Go Johnny Reb!

Yeah, I want OM to be undefeated in conference play when they come to Gainesvegas. O'Dome will be ROCKING for that.

[OrmondGator]

I really, really want to see UK miss the tournament this year. It would help us immensely recruiting against them.

[GatorLurker]

I really, really want to see UK miss the tournament this year. It would help us immensely recruiting against them.

Some of the UK "one-and-done's" not getting drafted and a one or more Gator upperclassmen going 1st round would help even more.

[UFreak]

I'll be pulling for Ole Miss. I too want the undefeated showdown.

[BengermanV]

Can't wait for this game. Don't know who I want to pull for though.

[REM08]

I don't have a good feeling about tonight but it will be an interesting game one way or another. Definitely wish it was at home rather than on the road - not that we've played great at home but need all the help we can get.

I think it'd be in Florida's best interest (if we're min/maxing here) to pull for UK. Besides the fact that I think its in everyones best interest to pull for UK all the time, Kentucky is right on the verge of becoming two meaningless wins for Florida. I don't think the gap between the teams is so close that Kentucky improving makes for "pick'em" games when the teams match up. Really though, at this point its not like UK is going to finish as a powerhouse that could be great, great quality wins for you guys. It probably doesn't make a huge difference either way.

To win tonight, UK will have to go into a tough environment and have the bigger balls than the other team. We only have two guys who play like this (Noel and Goodwin) and Goodwin has a tendency to play in a way that negates his confident attitude.

[akaGatorhoops]

In a season that seems to ofer few marquee match ups... There is a part of me that would like to see ole miss alive in Gainesville undefeated. That said, it is better for Florida is ole miss loses. I think uk will blast a&m on sat

[tommyuf21]

I really, really want to see UK miss the tournament this year. It would help us immensely recruiting against them.

It won't hurt them one bit.

[tommyuf21]

Some of the UK "one-and-done's" not getting drafted and a one or more Gator upperclassmen going 1st round would help even more.

The only way to match them with the one and dones is to make the deals with the AAU coaches and the agents. Billy won't do that and that's fine with me.

[JimBobTheClown]

I think UK gets them

[g8rboy]

i would love for kentucky to be 2 meaningless wins for florida. if we go 16 - 2 or so in conference, we are getting a 1 or 2 anyway.

[HALLGATOR]

While it would be nice to see both teams undefeated in conference play come Saturday I have a strong feeling the Cats will come out of there with a win tonight. This might be the time of the season when they finally start utilizing there talent as a team.

[dailydoublecat]

Hallgator this has to be the night we rise up. There aren't many other opportunities for this team!!

Excited about tonight let's see what they got!!

[born2beagator]

I want an undefeated Miss team. and its Kentucky. Can't root for them, hope they miss the tourney and lose in embarrassing fashion at CoRuppt in the NIT

[HALLGATOR]

I want an undefeated Miss team. and its Kentucky. Can't root for them, hope they miss the tourney and lose in embarrassing fashion at CoRuppt in the NIT

That's a shocker! (-:

[born2beagator]

That's a shocker! (-:

I know :)

and I am very proud of my Kentucky hate.

[gator2109]

Haven't had a chance to watch Miss this year so I am interested in seeing what they are all about. I think it's obvious we want Ole Miss to win tonight and as much as possible after our hopeful win Saturday. We need some quality wins on our resume to get on par with some of the others wanting a top seed.

[xenythx]

I think Kentucky wins tonight. I believe Ole Miss is a product of their garbage schedule and is about to hit a three game losing streak starting tonight.

[ApexNC]

Hoping Ole Miss wins tonight. Would rather not face them coming off a loss.

[HALLGATOR]

Kentucky commiting a bunch of early fouls

[gatordavisl]

Thanks for this thread. With the job in full gear, I'm out of the NCAA loop, other than the Gators. UK is physically gifted, but green in the gills. Ole Miss doesn't scare me at all. Right now it's 6-4 UK after 3:40 of play. We play our game and destroy both of these teams.

Henderson has exactly two FTs and nothing else so far. They need him to have a big night to compete with UK.

[gatordavisl]

Hoping Ole Miss wins tonight. Would rather not face them coming off a loss. I don't think this matters. We are better than Ole Miss. They lose and it's nothing more than a reality check. Will start doubting. We will provide further affirmation.

[HALLGATOR]

Poythress picking up 2 early fouls hasn't seemed to hurt them too bad so far

[HALLGATOR]

Mays picks up his 2nd. Kentucky hurting themselves

[1bobcat]

Kentucky just doesnt look like a smart team. Poorly coached or un-choachable.

[gatorbogey]

gotta cover Wiltjer

[xenythx]

Noel's defense around the rim is the only good thing about Kentucky this year.

[HALLGATOR]

Gonna be one of those games where the officials are whistle crazy

[gatorbogey]

ole miss already in the bonus
some early foul trouble for UK

[gatorbogey]

Noel's defense around the rim is the only good thing about Kentucky this year.

he's good

[Juggernautz]

You mean Ole Miss is tied with us for the conference lead? :D

I'm pulling for Ole Miss! I want a bigger game when we play them!

This plus rooting for UK in BB is the same as rooting for bama in fb.

[HALLGATOR]

Harrow, for Kentucky, picks up his 2nd. That's 3 starters for the Cats with 2 fouls and we are not even halfway through the 1st qtr. And yet another foul while I am typing. Tie game 8-8

[GatorNation850]

This Henderson kid is VERY cocky I can't WAIT till he meets Mr. Wilbekin

[HALLGATOR]

I think that is 13 combined fouls already

[alietigator]

Wow I hate everything about ole miss. Henderson is such a punk. Especially for someone that has never won anything and had to transfer 3 times. Never thought, but I'm kinda pulling for UK

[GatorNation850]

Wow I hate everything about ole miss. Henderson is such a punk. Especially for someone that has never won anything and had to transfer 3 times. Never thought, but I'm kinda pulling for UK

Yeah it annoys me I CAN'T WAIT till Saturday

[HALLGATOR]

Make it 14. Piss poor game so far because they can't play a minute without a foul.

[JimBobTheClown]

Henderson is a little biotch

[alietigator]

Can't wait for Scotty and Kenny to destroy him. The students will be all over him. The more notoriety he gets the more likely to get a T as well. He is an ejection waiting to happen

[gatorbogey]

teams playing quality 'D' or is the low score (12-10 @ 11:53) a product of poor offense?

[HALLGATOR]

Ole Miss can't buy a basket right now

[GatorNation850]

They keep pumping this kid up he hasn't even made a shot yet only free throws and missed 1. He doesn't play D what's so special about him? Because he averages 19 points against weak competition?

[alietigator]

They keep pumping this kid up he hasn't even made a shot yet only free throws and missed 1. He doesn't play D what's so special about him? Because he averages 19 points against weak competition?

Exactly, oh because he beat auburn. Haha

[GatorNation850]

teams playing quality 'D' or is the low score (12-10 @ 11:53) a product of poor offense?

Definitely not playing D

[HALLGATOR]

Henderson is not scoring but he is drawing a lot of fouls

[JimBobTheClown]

These teams both suck

[gatorbogey]

i'd put noel on the line every time.

[alietigator]

We play our game and we beat both teams by 20+

[alietigator]

I actually like Noel. Only guy who hustles on that team and will be good in the NBA

[gatorbogey]

yeah, gotta be able to hit that mid-range jumper against UK due to noel's defense at the rim.

[xenythx]

You wanna know how down Kentucky is this year? They have three white guys on the court.

[HALLGATOR]

i'd put noel on the line every time.

He can't shoot free throws but you can't afford the fouls on your starters

[gator7_5]

Really hope ole piss wins. I want the gators to be the ones to f'n crush this fantasy they have going.

[HALLGATOR]

I believe Noel is going to be a crowd favorite in the NBA. He seems to be an OK kid.

[gatorbogey]

He can't shoot free throws but you can't afford the fouls on your starters

need to pull guys like me out of the stands :)
play some tackle football out there, if you know what i mean ;)

[GolphinGator]

This is hard to watch. Hack A Thon and no reason for it as none of them seem to be able to make a basket. I think they all suck, KY, Ole Missed, and the Refs

[REM08]

You guys are going to dominate this Ole Miss team. I'll say that even if they beat Kentucky by 30. No way Henderson can handle either of yalls lock down guys.

[HALLGATOR]

20-19 Kentucky with about 7 minutes to go in the 1st

[gatorbogey]

white's pretty crafty

[gator2109]

This game just reinforces how down the SEC is this year.

[GatorNation850]

What a sloppy game

[GatorNation850]

This game just reinforces how down the SEC is this year.

Exactly

[Go2gtr]

Looks a little like a Micky D all-star game.

[HALLGATOR]

white's pretty crafty

Yeah, we are going to have to guard him close

[gatorbogey]

watch the left handed drive spots w/ white

[Go2gtr]

This is Cal's dribble drive offense at it's worst.

[alietigator]

Imagine how bad UK would be if Noel didnt choose UK

[REM08]

Don't think this is a free-throw contest UK is going to win.

[gatorbogey]

w/out noel in the game, ole miss makes a 9-2 run

[born2beagator]

Imagine how bad UK would be if Noel didnt choose UK

delicious isn't it? :) Too bad they have a new band of mercs coming in next year.

[gatorbogey]

wiltjer can really hit that outside shot

[GatorNation850]

Really hope ole piss wins. I want the gators to be the ones to f'n crush this fantasy they have going.

Me too

[born2beagator]

Me too

and any kentucky loss is a good thing

[gatorbogey]

brick city w/ noel at the line

[GatorNation850]

and any kentucky loss is a good thing

This is true

[gatorbogey]

UK 12th in the SEC at the free throw line, that's noteworthy

[gator1986]

UK 12th in the SEC at the free throw line, that's noteworthy

So just foul them all game?

[gatorbogey]

quick move by jones - something to watch

[GolphinGator]

Don't think this is a free-throw contest UK is going to win.

Not sure. Looks like it will depend on what teams bench shoots the best from the line.

[Singaporegator]

This is riveting, like watching a train wreck,

[alietigator]

I know we all want Kentucky to lose, but it's much better for them to win today. We play the twice and ole miss once at home. If ole miss loses today and we beat them on sat, we have a 2 game cushion in the conference. But after all that, down with Kentucky!!

[HALLGATOR]

This is riveting, like watching a train wreck,

Very apt comparison

[REM08]

UK 12th in the SEC at the free throw line, that's noteworthy

Whats noteworthy is that we're not 14th.

Above poster makes a good point, our bench is much better at FT's. Unfortunately they're bad enough it won't matter.

The freethrow woes can't continue for UK to have a chance in this game. No other way around it. Also need to stay out of foul trouble.

[HALLGATOR]

32-29 Ole Miss with 2:07 left in the half

[InstiGATOR1]

I know we all want Kentucky to lose, but it's much better for them to win today. We play the twice and ole miss once at home. If ole miss loses today and we beat them on sat, we have a 2 game cushion in the conference. But after all that, down with Kentucky!!

Ultimately this is right, but this is sort of a no lose situation for UF fans.

[unfgator]

I don't like this Henderson guy. Watched an interview ESPN had with him before this game and he is one cocky dude. I can't wait to see Scottie D him up

[gatorbogey]

henderson hits a 3
has 16 for the half

[HALLGATOR]

Henderson with 16 in the half

[born2beagator]

I don't like this Henderson guy. Watched an interview ESPN had with him before this game and he is one cocky dude. I can't wait to see Scottie D him up

Our fans need to get on his case too. I got a feeling this guy can be rattled.

[G8rNkoko]

Neither Ole Miss or Kentucky are playing much team offense or defense it is a case of both being a lot individuals.

[HALLGATOR]

35 all with a little over a minute to go before halftime

[gatorbogey]

don't let henderson move to the right - hits the 3 20% better.

[xenythx]

I would absolutely hate to play with Henderson. Dude jacks up a shot before even one pass.

[alietigator]

It was nice seeing Noel block Henderson to the ground

[GatorNation850]

I don't like this Henderson guy. Watched an interview ESPN had with him before this game and he is one cocky dude. I can't wait to see Scottie D him up

Yup I seen it too. I never heard of this kid until that interview and after watching it and watching this game I don't like like him at all he is very cocky and arrogant. Very excited for the game sat and for Wilbekin to shut him down

[Singaporegator]

Thought I would root for ole miss tonight but find them hard to like.

[happygatorguy]

Has Henderson ever seen a shot he didn't like ?? chucker

[GatorNation850]

Thought I would root for ole miss tonight but find them hard to like.

Yeah I wish both could lose

[GatorPlanet]

Lotsa fouls in this one.

Wiltjer = a weaker Erik Murphy

Noel = shot blocking monster, bricklayer at the line

There's a lot of talent on this UK team. Not like last year, but still a lot. They're getting better and better.

Okay, I REALLY dislike Henderson. The guy rides his man and pushes off on every possession.

[alietigator]

I wonder if madgator would like Henderson on our team.

[HALLGATOR]

Halftime with Ole Miss leading by 1 38-37

[G8rNkoko]

Btw, for just the first half, the two teams combined have committed 26 fouls. By comparison, in our last game against Miss St the two teams for the whole game had 24.

[REM08]

Either Scotty or Kenny talk much on D? Obviously actions speak louder than words, but I could see someone being able to play with the emotions of Henderson if they knew how to get in his ear.

[HALLGATOR]

Ole Miss has taken 44 shots already. That's how they have 38 points as poor as their percentage was for most of the 1st half. They're still not shooting but 29.5% right now

[gator2109]

I know we all want Kentucky to lose, but it's much better for them to win today. We play the twice and ole miss once at home. If ole miss loses today and we beat them on sat, we have a 2 game cushion in the conference. But after all that, down with Kentucky!!

I don't agree. If Miss wins here and we crush them and then they go ahead and do well the rest of the SEC season then that win looks great. Their remaining schedule isn't daunting (none are in the SEC).

I see UK dropping a few games unless they figure it out soon which hopefully includes two L's to us.

Basically Miss has a better chance of ending the regular season in higher regard than UK does IMO so they are who we want to win here as I don't see the potential UK wins being as valuable.

[gatorbogey]

I would absolutely hate to play with Henderson. Dude jacks up a shot before even one pass.

he's a chucker [seinfeld reference,...even kramer agrees]

[unfgator]

Thought I would root for ole miss tonight but find them hard to like.

This is what I really wanted to say lol

[oragator1]

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/949139/ShortWhiteC.jpg

[Gatorryder]

I really, really want to see UK miss the tournament this year. It would help us immensely recruiting against them.

You're joking, right?

[GatorNation850]

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/949139/ShortWhiteC.jpg

LOL

[gatorbogey]

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/949139/ShortWhiteC.jpg

oh geeze! i predict this pic going viral

[alietigator]

I don't agree. If Miss wins here and we crush them and then they go ahead and do well the rest of the SEC season then that win looks great. Their remaining schedule isn't daunting (none are in the SEC).

I see UK dropping a few games unless they figure it out soon which hopefully includes two L's to us.

Basically Miss has a better chance of ending the regular season in higher regard than UK does IMO so they are who we want to win here as I don't see the potential UK wins being as valuable.

I'm talking sec regular season title. We have a harder road then they do. A cushion will be nice. A win against them will look pretty good regardless. We will be a 1 seed if we only lose 1 or two more anyways.

[Singaporegator]

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/949139/ShortWhiteC.jpg

LOL,

[pecks]

You guys crack me up getting on Henderson. 16 first half points, and his team in the lead! Don't judge the kid to harshly, remember you were young once, and most of you were stupid too! Know I was. You young guys, stick around, remember everyone deserves a little grace. Some more than others. Go Gators!! :wave:

[HALLGATOR]

A little more on what I posted about Ole Miss taking 44 shots in the 1st half. I just checked what the average amount of shots taken per game by our opponents in SEC play. It sits at 46.8 shots per game. Since Henderson relies on a high volume of shots I think he is going to get frustrated and there is a good chance he could start jacking up more than he does now. No doubt he is good at hitting some of those off-balance shots but I don't think he is going to be a happy camper come Saturday.

[GatorPlanet]

I don't agree. If Miss wins here and we crush them and then they go ahead and do well the rest of the SEC season then that win looks great. Their remaining schedule isn't daunting (none are in the SEC).

I see UK dropping a few games unless they figure it out soon which hopefully includes two L's to us.

Basically Miss has a better chance of ending the regular season in higher regard than UK does IMO so they are who we want to win here as I don't see the potential UK wins being as valuable.

Not sure you grasp the concept of a conference regular-season race. A UK win helps us.

[GatorPlanet]

You guys crack me up getting on Henderson. 16 first half points, and his team in the lead! Don't judge the kid to harshly, remember you were young once, and most of you were stupid too! Know I was. You young guys, stick around, remember everyone deserves a little grace. Some more than others. Go Gators!! :wave:

Most of us aren't into counterfeiting.

[unfgator]

Our fans need to get on his case too. I got a feeling this guy can be rattled.

I think you're right

[G8rNkoko]

Already two fouls in the first 36 seconds of the second half.

[HALLGATOR]

You guys crack me up getting on Henderson. 16 first half points, and his team in the lead! Don't judge the kid to harshly, remember you were young once, and most of you were stupid too! Know I was. You young guys, stick around, remember everyone deserves a little grace. Some more than others. Go Gators!! :wave:

HIs shooting percentage was not very good as he went 4-14 but he did a good job of drawing fouls and got 7 of his points from the charity stripe. The kid is a gamer no doubt about that.

[lean_gator]

Not sure you grasp the concept of a conference regular-season race. A UK win helps us.

Man please. This isn't the BCS. We will have to win 6 games in the Ncaa tourney no matter what UK does. May they play well in the NIT.

[gator2109]

Not sure you grasp the concept of a conference regular-season race. A UK win helps us.

Looking strictly at seeding for the tournament. If you are worried about the regular season race with the records and performances thus far then we are on different pages as far as our outlook on the season.

[born2beagator]

Man please. This isn't the BCS. We will have to win 6 games in the Ncaa tourney no matter what UK does. May they play well in the NIT.

Screw that. I hope they lose to a blind school in the NIT

[GatorNation850]

You guys crack me up getting on Henderson. 16 first half points, and his team in the lead! Don't judge the kid to harshly, remember you were young once, and most of you were stupid too! Know I was. You young guys, stick around, remember everyone deserves a little grace. Some more than others. Go Gators!! :wave:

Yes I was young once but was never arrogant and cocky. That is what's annoying about this kid.

[HALLGATOR]

Wiltjer having a heck of a game

[HALLGATOR]

Kentucky up 53-46

[born2beagator]

Really think we can get in Henderson's head. I don't think our guys do a lot of talking, but some on the court jawing may be in order here. We play solid defense on him and add a little jawing, and I think this guy will snap.

[Singaporegator]

Did not think that was a foul on Noel. Ky looks like the better team but can't shoot fts and can't rebound.

[lean_gator]

We will need to put Prather on Kyle, imo.

[alietigator]

People were comparing Henderson to Noah. Thats why I'm giving him a hard time. Noah was emotional but never in that way. And he never hung his head when things were down. Henderson is giving up and doesn't play defense, just scores on a lot of attempts.

[HALLGATOR]

We might want to start thinking about getting into Wiltjer's head. Kid has 26 points already

[unfgator]

You guys crack me up getting on Henderson. 16 first half points, and his team in the lead! Don't judge the kid to harshly, remember you were young once, and most of you were stupid too! Know I was. You young guys, stick around, remember everyone deserves a little grace. Some more than others. Go Gators!! :wave:

The dude is still obnoxious

[GatorPlanet]

Wiltjer having a heck of a game

Loved the pick he just put on Henderson.

[alietigator]

Murphy talks crap by the way. The guards not so much

[born2beagator]

We might want to start thinking about getting into Wiltjer's head. Kid has 26 points already

Doesn't seem like a prick to me like henderson. I think the best thing we can do is just play our defense

[HALLGATOR]

59-50 Cats on top with 14:31 left

[GatorNation850]

This is like watching a Pac 12 football game NO DEFENSE with the exception of Noel

[born2beagator]

Kentucky is going to win this one.

[GatorPlanet]

Looking strictly at seeding for the tournament. If you are worried about the regular season race with the records and performances thus far then we are on different pages as far as our outlook on the season.

An SEC title is not a foregone conclusion. Ever heard of injuries? The flu? Foul trouble? Lots of things can cause you to lose a couple.

I do think we're possibly the best team in the country right now, but that doesn't mean we can phone in a championship.

[gatorbogey]

UK is torching ole miss right now
up 8

[born2beagator]

Not impressed with either team. We win against both if we don't have an off game.

[HALLGATOR]

Looks like Ole Miss is getting exposed

[HALLGATOR]

Cats up by 15

[1bobcat]

That was a manly rebound.

[GatorNation850]

Looks like Ole Miss is getting exposed

Yup just like we all expected

[HALLGATOR]

Don't know what Cal said to them during halftime but whatever it was is working

[GatorPlanet]

Kentucky dominating it now. The blocked shots in the first half rattled Ole Miss. They've been missing layups all night.

[alietigator]

People worried about tourney seeding need to understand the weight of a conference regular season championship, especially by a few games. Think back to 2011, we probably should have been a 3 seed, but we won the Sec by 3 game cushion, probably pushed us up to a 2 seed.

[gator2109]

An SEC title is not a foregone conclusion. Ever heard of injuries? The flu? Foul trouble? Lots of things can cause you to lose a couple.

I do think we're possibly the best team in the country right now, but that doesn't mean we can phone in a championship.

OK. I think I figured out why we disagree. It's a forgone conclusion for me.

[born2beagator]

Was a nice fantasy Ole Miss. A pipe dream really. Going to get a lot worse very soon

Only downside to this is we have to listen to the Kentucky fans here crow about their team

[gatordavisl]

We will need to put Prather on Kyle, imo.Maybe for stretches. Otherwise, just no. Our best defenders (i.e. Wilbekin and Boynton) will handle that assignment.

[gator2109]

People worried about tourney seeding need to understand the weight of a conference regular season championship, especially by a few games. Think back to 2011, we probably should have been a 3 seed, but we won the Sec by 3 game cushion, probably pushed us up to a 2 seed.

Who you beat, where, when, and by how much has a lot more to do with a seed than how many games you win your conference by should that happen.

[HALLGATOR]

Noel with 4 PFs.

[gatorbogey]

noel w/ 4 fouls, sits.
ole miss needs to make a run if they want to get back in this game
73-58 9:24

[g8rboy]

Wow. Is ole miss this bad?

[gator2109]

I hadn't had a chance to watch Miss yet this year but they look average. They could still come back here but I don't see a huge threat at home for us.

[gatorbogey]

wow, noel back in

[GatorNation850]

A lot of flopping going on

[born2beagator]

Wow. Is ole miss this bad?

I think their record has been inflated by their relatively weak schedule. This down UK team is the best they have played, and Miss has lost to some mid majors

[gatorbogey]

cut lead from 17 to 11

[HALLGATOR]

73-62 Kentucky with 7:32 left

[g8rboy]

Looks a lot like free form playground basketball

[gatordavisl]

Who you beat, where, when, and by how much has a lot more to do with a seed than how many games you win your conference by should that happen.??? I'm sure you have no statistics for this. The two likely demonstrate a strong positive correlation. IOW - so what.

[born2beagator]

Looks a lot like free form playground basketball

Got that right. Florida D is going to crush these teams

[alietigator]

Who you beat, where, when, and by how much has a lot more to do with a seed than how many games you win your conference by should that happen.

Yes obviously, but a dominating conference title can push u up a line, from a 2 to 1 seed.

[gatorbogey]

6:40 rebs now down 9

[gatorbogey]

Got that right. Florida D is going to crush these teams
"florida d" is so droll. come on, get w/ the scene. need some creativity! come up w/ the descriptor like the orange squeeze or the deathroll D or the swamp skeeter D or swarming swamp gnat D....come on.....

[gatorbogey]

foul UK on every trip might be the strategy

[gatorbogey]

rebels in the bonus

[HALLGATOR]

Cat's youth and inexperience starting to show

[gatorbogey]

wow, how did they get the rebound on the missed free throw!
and a bucket +1

[unfgator]

Oh my

[Singaporegator]

Home cooking?

[gatorbogey]

down 4 now

[HALLGATOR]

4 point game

[gatorbogey]

Home cooking?

it wasn't just 'over the top' on that rebound, that was a mauling. no whistle

[HALLGATOR]

Ole Miss has taken 24 more shots than Kentucky

[lean_gator]

Maybe for stretches. Otherwise, just no. Our best defenders (i.e. Wilbekin and Boynton) will handle that assignment.

Just no back at ya. Wasn't referring to our guards. They will most likely both be busy. Wiltjer is playing the stretch 4 now for UK. Can't see Murph sticking with him.

[HALLGATOR]

1 point game with 4:22 left

[gatorbogey]

73-72
and i was on the verge of turning this off and going to bed
4:22 left

[gator2109]

??? I'm sure you have no statistics for this. The two likely demonstrate a strong positive correlation. IOW - so what.

Statistics for what? Record, SOS, RPI are factored in to a seed. Not sure what you are saying.

[GatorNation850]

Wow Kentucky is giving this away

[gatorbogey]

16-0 run since noel's 4th foul

[gator2109]

Noel going to get double digit blocks

[GatorNation850]

Heck of a block

[lean_gator]

Hell of a block

[Singaporegator]

When you block a two handed stuff it is impressive.

[alietigator]

Noel is a better shot blocker than Davis. Davis better at everything else.

[JimBobTheClown]

Noel is a shot blocking machine

[lean_gator]

Noel is a better shot blocker than Davis. Davis better at everything else.

No

[HALLGATOR]

When you block a two handed stuff it is impressive.

No doubt!

[GolphinGator]

Hell of a block

Yep with full body contact LOL

[Singaporegator]

Like Noel, like Wiltjer. They haven't learned to play together yet.

[iam4uf]

Wow, bad sequence - push off on KY, Noel foul with neither called & then was that a foul on Ole Miss when the KY player actually tripped?

[HALLGATOR]

Jones for Kentucky to the locker room with a knee injury

[xenythx]

The problem is Noel is great on defense but a liability on offense, Wiltjer is great on offense but a liability on defense.

[gatorbogey]

lots of blocks in this game

[HALLGATOR]

Back to an 8 point lead for the Cats

[InstiGATOR1]

If Noel touches it on offense it is time to foul him every time.

[gatorbogey]

80-74
2:25

[alietigator]

No

What part and why?

[iam4uf]

Looks like Ole Miss has some beef, it seems like they could use their body against Noel to offset his jumping.

[RealGatorFan]

Game, set, match. This could get real ugly for Ole Miss and I'm saying this is the breakout game for UK. I wouldn't be surprised they win a share of the SEC title or win it outright. I was wondering when Calimari was going to get his team going.

[g8rboy]

Nice three pointer Henderson. Lol

[Singaporegator]

10 blocks for Noel

[gatorbogey]

if henderson shoots like i play golf, he'll likely be super hot saturday; since he's so cold tonight...and vice versa. either that, or he'll miss every putt ;)

[HALLGATOR]

Nice three pointer Henderson. Lol

Kind of expectede him to start doing that if they stayed behind

[UFreak]

He's like a young Patrick Ewing

[alietigator]

I change my mind, I wish Kentucky would have lost. Damnit

[gatordavisl]

Statistics for what? Record, SOS, RPI are factored in to a seed. Not sure what you are saying. For your contention. IOW - there is no support for it. Your second sentence relates to metrics that would be positively affected by a conference championship.

[HALLGATOR]

And he jacks up another contested shot

[gatorbogey]

under a minute left
86-74 'cats

[HALLGATOR]

Ole Miss getting brought back down to earth

[tommyuf21]

Ole Miss has a very low basketball IQ. Plenty was learned about them tonight.

[lean_gator]

What part and why?

The shot blocking part. Davis would come out and block shots on the perimeter as well.

[G8rNkoko]

Neither of these teams will score 60 against us. Not going to happen.

[gatorbogey]

strong 15-1 run by UK

11 blocks for noel

[gottapanda]

Game, set, match. This could get real ugly for Ole Miss and I'm saying this is the breakout game for UK. I wouldn't be surprised they win a share of the SEC title or win it outright. I was wondering when Calimari was going to get his team going.

Watch what we do to Ole Miss on Saturday. Kentucky might get us at Rupp, but we will handle them at home. Kentucky's already spotted us a two-game lead and that's going to be tough to make up.

My goodness, Nerlens Noel can block some shots, though.

[HALLGATOR]

87-74 final

[gatordavisl]

I don't think this matters. We are better than Ole Miss. They lose and it's nothing more than a reality check. Will start doubting. We will provide further affirmation. Once more . . . with feeling.

[lean_gator]

Game, set, match. This could get real ugly for Ole Miss and I'm saying this is the breakout game for UK. I wouldn't be surprised they win a share of the SEC title or win it outright. I was wondering when Calimari was going to get his team going.


"Oh noz!"

[UFish]

Henderson SECPOY...good one.

Kentucky is our biggest threat in the SEC IMO. Like most of us thought preseason.

[Gator40]

Game, set, match. This could get real ugly for Ole Miss and I'm saying this is the breakout game for UK. I wouldn't be surprised they win a share of the SEC title or win it outright. I was wondering when Calimari was going to get his team going.

I don't see how you can say that after this. They practically collapsed and gave up a 16-0 run. Ole Miss isn't even that good. While we were beating SEC teams by 26+ PPG, they were scraping by on 1 or 2 point wins against average conference teams. They play average defense at best also.

Ole Miss is a decent team, UK is okay, but really young. Not sure how giving up a 16-0 run to a team that has been scraping by below average conference teams now means they are going to win the SEC. They will be good, but it's awfully early to throw in the towel on UF.

[akaGatorhoops]

I have long thought Andy Kennedy a poor tactical coach. It showed tonight. Wiltjer was defended... or not defended.... as if ole miss didn't know he could shoot the ball. And to allow an offensively challenged uk team so many easy hoops.... deserve to lose. Ole miss was undisciplined on offense, and sometimes downright sloppy. Defensively, they looked lost. I thought uk played well, and cal outclassed the ole miss staff.

[born2beagator]

I don't see how you can say that after this. They practically collapsed and gave up a 16-0 run. Ole Miss isn't even that good. While we were beating SEC teams by 26+ PPG, they were scraping by on 1 or 2 point wins against average conference teams. They play average defense at best also.

Ole Miss is a decent team, UK is okay, but really young. Not sure how giving up a 16-0 run to a team that has been scraping by below average conference teams now means they are going to win the SEC. They will be good, but it's awfully early to throw in the towel on UF.

Pandering to our local kitties?

[dailydoublecat]

Very proud of my Cats!! They grew up a bit tonight! They got punched in the mouth and responded. We took a big step forward and the kids are having fun!! Woo hoo will take this win and smile!! This should propel us a bit.
Jeff

[HALLGATOR]

Ole Miss wound up taking 85 shots while Kentucky took 56. The Cats took 37 free throw shots to 20 for the Rebels and wound up making 10 more. I think it is going to be a rough night come Saturday for Ole Miss.

[G8rNkoko]

Interesting game statistics. Old Miss was 28 for 85 on field goals. Despite the large number of attempted FG's only 9 assists. They also had 27 fouls called against them. They do not have the look of an elite team. And Henderson is still a punk.

[HALLGATOR]

Very proud of my Cats!! They grew up a bit tonight! They got punched in the mouth and responded. We took a big step forward and the kids are having fun!! Woo hoo will take this win and smile!! This should propel us a bit.
Jeff

I knew if they were going to get it together then it was time. They played a heck of a game the 2nd half. Whether anyone likes Cal or not he has done a good job getting these guys to play more like a team.

[akaGatorhoops]

Interesting game statistics. Old Miss was 28 for 85 on field goals. Despite the large number of attempted FG's only 9 assists. They also had 27 fouls called against them. They do not have the look of an elite team. And Henderson is still a punk.

Yup... This has been somewhat typical of ole miss. They are second in scoring to uf, but are only a middle of the pack team as it relates to fg percentage. They score not based upon efficiency, but volume.

[HALLGATOR]

Ole Miss won't be taking 85 shots against the Gators.

[G8rNkoko]

Neither will they score 74 points against our D.

[BEH]

Interesting game statistics. Old Miss was 28 for 85 on field goals. Despite the large number of attempted FG's only 9 assists. They also had 27 fouls called against them. They do not have the look of an elite team. And Henderson is still a punk.When you consentrate on thug ball you have little time for the finer thing in the game, like playing ball.

[akaGatorhoops]

Interesting game statistics. Old Miss was 28 for 85 on field goals. Despite the large number of attempted FG's only 9 assists. They also had 27 fouls called against them. They do not have the look of an elite team. And Henderson is still a punk.

I wrote in a column today:

"However, what has made them great may also be an Achilles’ heel. The gunning Rebels are prone to poor shot selection and lapses in offensive discipline. Despite being second only to Florida in scoring, they slip to the middle of the pack in field goal percentage."

Well.... That Achilles ruptured tonite. Horrible offensive discipline and shot selection, and a resulting abysmal fg percentage.

[GatorNation850]

When you consentrate on thug ball you have little time for the finer thing in the game, like playing ball.

Yup basketball is a team sport. After watching this game and the first ole miss game I've seen each player is a shoot first player

[REM08]

Time will tell if this is the turning point for UK or just more of the bipolar season we've had so far. I honestly wasn't impressed with Ole Miss and, as a result, don't see this as being quite as telling when it comes to UK having turned the corner. Think Ole Miss is overrated.

Noel is better defensively than Davis was. Much better when it comes to assists and steals, a much better on the ball defender than Davis who prefered to block someone elses man. That being said, as many of you pointed out, Noel is nonexistant offensively. Gotta keep in mind that Davis had only been tall for a year or so when he got to UK. Noel has had more time to get used to playing D as a big man. However, Davis has the (to state the obvious) much higher ceiling athletically. Hall's comment about Noel being a fan favorite is right on. Whatever team lands him will love him. He's a great person too.

I think Murphy can stay on Wiltjer. Dont' see you guys having problems with him defensively.

You guys will dominate Ole Miss this weekend. They may come in pissed off, but I don't think it matters.

[akaGatorhoops]

I agree, rem.
as fantastic as he was, most of Davis blocks were off help. I would always scream that the best way to neutralize ad, was to go right at him and make him guard the player in front of him. Not so with Noel. That kid is an astounding defender. I absolutely love watching him play.

[Bear1974]

I thought it was funny as hell Henderson with about minute left in the half was taking himself out of the game during a tv timeout and the coach for Ole Miss was screaming at his face to get his butt back in the game and you also say teammates coaxing him back into the game.

Was not surprised UKitty burst their bubble tonight. Ole Miss was winning on the edge against average teams the last several weeks. This was a week that would bring their team back to reality.

[born2beagator]

Time will tell if this is the turning point for UK or just more of the bipolar season we've had so far. I honestly wasn't impressed with Ole Miss and, as a result, don't see this as being quite as telling when it comes to UK having turned the corner. Think Ole Miss is overrated.

Noel is better defensively than Davis was. Much better when it comes to assists and steals, a much better on the ball defender than Davis who prefered to block someone elses man. That being said, as many of you pointed out, Noel is nonexistant offensively. Gotta keep in mind that Davis had only been tall for a year or so when he got to UK. Noel has had more time to get used to playing D as a big man. However, Davis has the (to state the obvious) much higher ceiling athletically. Hall's comment about Noel being a fan favorite is right on. Whatever team lands him will love him. He's a great person too.

I think Murphy can stay on Wiltjer. Dont' see you guys having problems with him defensively.

You guys will dominate Ole Miss this weekend. They may come in pissed off, but I don't think it matters.
lets not forget, you blew a 16 point lead to them as well. I think its a little premature to say that this is a "huge step forward" as jeff seems to think it is.

[BEH]

I think Murphy can stay on Wiltjer. Dont' see you guys having problems with him defensively.



Well, REM you don't see it the way I do. Take your shots at Kyle; however, he has been the player of the SEC the last four game. Why do you think that Wiltjer is so damned weak when he is on a tear? Hell he is about 20 points a game lately. Who else has performed better in the SEC?

Henderson proved tonight that he is average against good competition; however, Kyle Wiltjer has had a good year against pretty good folks.

So why are you demeaning one of the players on your alledged team when he has been one of the best in the SEC the last two weeks?

[HALLGATOR]

Going on the road and beating a team which had not lost a game in the league by 13 points is a plus. Had Noel not got into foul trouble at the end it would have been a lot worse.

[dailydoublecat]

lets not forget, you blew a 16 point lead to them as well. I think its a little premature to say that this is a "huge step forward" as jeff seems to think it is.

That is what made it even better. You get punched in the mouth and you kept fighting and they did it together as a team. No doubt in my mind this is a huge team win for Kentucky. Light bulbs went on but we will find if the bulbs only give light to one room or a house in a few days!
Jeff

[akaGatorhoops]

Well, REM you don't see it the way I do. Take your shots at Kyle; however, he has been the player of the SEC the last four game. Why do you think that Wiltjer is so damned weak when he is on a tear? Hell he is about 20 points a game lately. Who else has performed better in the SEC?

Henderson proved tonight that he is average against good competition; however, Kyle Wiltjer has had a good year against pretty good folks.

So why are you demeaning one of the players on your alledged team when he has been one of the best in the SEC the last two weeks? Murphy sure as hell had not equalled Kyle's output.

Uh oh, Bert is upset.

For the record... I didn't think rem was demeaning him, but saying that Murphy will be able to defend him. Murphy is a long, athletic player with similar skill sets. I think they will make each other work on both ends of the floor, and perhaps make it more difficult for one another to go off offensively.
Wiltjer had a great night, but good god... What was ole miss doing?? There were several possessions in which he was virtually unguarded. The kid doesn't miss. Put someone on him, Kennedy. I think there was a series early in the second half in which he got 4 consecutive open looks... And I think he made 3. That will not happen against Florida.
As I said... I think Kennedy sucks.

Anyway... I didn't read it as knock on Wiltjer, but I am sure rem can defend himself.