Kansas Crimson

twocoach wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:23 pm

KUTradition wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:29 pm

twocoach wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:24 pm https://x.com/WildcatsTongue/status/177 ... sAVuw&s=09

For the "Calipari is a great Xs and Os coach" crowd.

lmao

he’s not wrong

Yeah, who knows if the techniques he is yelling about are truly the right call in those situations but there seemed to be a lot of situations where UK just didn't know how to handle screens and left far too much space. They have been giving up tons of points all season, even if they managed to outscore their opponent.

KUTradition wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:29 pm

twocoach wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 3:23 pm

KUTradition wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:29 pm
lmao

he’s not wrong

Yeah, who knows if the techniques he is yelling about are truly the right call in those situations but there seemed to be a lot of situations where UK just didn't know how to handle screens and left far too much space. They have been giving up tons of points all season, even if they managed to outscore their opponent.

two things i recall off the top of my head that, i think, were absolutely correct:

1) the off-ball defensive spacing, where you’re even with your man (the uk player was lower…deeper toward the paint) so you close out quicker/more easily

2) the disruption of the 4-pt shooter as he’s coming across court on the staggered screens

those seem pretty basic to me

jhawks99 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:07 pm Yale hanging with Auburn

twocoach wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:04 pm What's the SEC now, 1-5? Down goes 4 seed Auburn.

twocoach wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:17 pm Pretty boring day of hoops today.

DeletedUser wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:24 pm

twocoach wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:17 pm Pretty boring day of hoops today.

Northwestern OT win.

Colorado buzzer beater.

Auburn upset.

San Diego state wins a close one.


But yes, other than those 4, a lot of blowouts today.

DeletedUser wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:51 pm LEXINGTON - The University of Kentucky announced this morning that they are offering men's basketball coach John Calipari a contract extension that defies the boundaries of both time and space.

Calipari, already under a lifetime contract with UK, is set to sign a "double lifetime" contract extension that ensures his presence on the court even beyond the grave. The new contract not only guarantees Calipari a staggering pay raise but also grants him the unprecedented ability to coach from the afterlife.

"We believe in Coach Calipari's vision for the program, both in this life and the next," stated UK's athletic director Mitch Barnhart in a press release.

The timing of this announcement is being called into question following last night's heartbreaking first round loss to Oakland in the NCAA tournament. University officials maintain that the decision was made independently of last night's crushing defeat.

However, some critics couldn't help but wonder if the contract extension was a desperate attempt to distract fans from the team's disappointing performance. "Maybe they're hoping Coach Cal can work some magic from the beyond to salvage their program," noted longtime fan Anthony Beeler of Georgetown.

According to details of the contract, Calipari will receive an annual salary of $17 million until the year 2424, as well as a $20 million signing bonus. In addition, beginning next year, all children born in central Kentucky will have to be named after him.

"I'm committed to this program," said Calipari, when asked about his new contract. "Go Wildcats!"

This is a developing story.

JayhawkInIowa726 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:35 pm Anyone watching Grand Canyon v St. Mary's?

TGF just hit a step back three... 18 points so far, high effort defense and definitely looks like a guy who would see the court on this year's squad for Bill Self.