Of all the UK games I’ve watched in my lifetime - and there have been many - last night’s game against K-State was possibly the worse I’ve ever seen. UK played horribly on both ends of the court, in all aspects of the game. UK thoroughly deserved to lose. I think this game illustrates the glaring defect of the one-and-done system.
It was a CRAPPY game, no doubt... K-State game out angry, and with a plan to out-physical UK. It was MIGHTY UGLY, but it worked.
As bad as they played, Kentucky was still tied at the end, and had a good chance to win this game. Not bad, considering that, 6 weeks ago, we all thought this team was going nowhere. Getting to the Sweet 16 was exceeding expectations.
Good news is: MOST of these players will be back next year, and a sterling group of new players will be joining them. Give Cal even a couple of 2 year players, and he’ll be competing in the Final weekend.