@Tallturd1 It felt like KU was very prepared for Kentucky. This feels like the first time in a long time that players knew and understood a scouting report. The commitment to limiting 3s from the ISU guy, the limiting of over helping in the post with a strong passer down there for UK, and even on the offensive end, the focus on putting the UK bigs in positions to foul really changed the game. At one point in the broadcast, Bilas was complimenting Stokes because of his excitement over a pass, but what I think was really happening was Stokes was celebrating yet another foul drawn on the UK bigs coming from the cutting, passing, and emphasis on getting to the rim.
Was definitely a fun game to watch but the real tests will be how this team is able to adjust when good coaches are really scouting them and taking away the easy stuff. Kentucky took absolutely nothing away from this team offensively. The solid KU gameplan was part of that but a lot was just really lazy defense and unimaginative offense from UK.
What I'm MOST excited about is that this team seems to want to and like to run just naturally. And we have the bodies to sustain that type of pace for the whole game. We've outscored every opponent in transition this year, including the exhibition games where we really struggled in the half court on offense without TKR.
Must also say, Stokes is a breath of fresh air after the debacle last year. DP is clearly a great talent but what a circus. I've already seen Stokes wave off a sub like three times after taking significant contact. And was really impressed with his composure as the UK dude stood over him clearly trying to rattle him.
