That’s right Houston, you all are about to be invaded by the BIG BLUE NATION! Patrick Patterson and Chuck Hayes, I hope you all have enough room to host the BIG BLUE NATION! GO BIG BLUE!!!!! This team isn’t going to take it anymore. With the play of Josh Harrellson and the other upperclassmen, has the UK Wildcats back in the Final Four. Congratulations UK Wildcats being the East Region Champions.
So, let’s talk how UK got to be where they are heading. This journey starts back in November with the Maui Invitational. Ending with UConn really dismantling UK in the Championship game. The way UK played really left a bad taste in their mouth. Then there is the regular season that probably drove a lot of UK fans to drink or something. How many close road games could this team lose? I’m not talking good teams either. I’m talking teams that UK should had blown away but struggle and lose the game by the slimiest of margins. Not once or twice but six times. WOW!!! But towards the end of the regular season, UK started playing more like a team by being a team. They made this great run in the SEC Tournament run to win the Conference Championship for the second straight year.
But then the stupid NCAA Committee decide to screw UK over again. The first time with Enes Kanter saying he is permanently ineligible. Like that was a great call. But again by deciding UK was a #4 seed. But with all that, look who is in the Final Four? That’s right! UK baby!!!!!
They got here when Harrellson decided to come out and play. Want to know why Harrellson is playing like he is playing? Not just his determination to get him in the best shape of his life and etc. But because he isn’t ready for his college career to be over. I’m surprised nobody really mention this. Determination is a powerful tool but also knowing that any game could be your last game of your career. How would you play? Another words, he is making sure his last game isn’t a lost. Way to go Harrellson. Keep up the great play. You are one of my favorite UK player. Play tough against UConn.
The other reason UK is where they are right now? Upperclassmen…that’s right!!!! I know Calipari likes the one and done players but you need to surround them with upperclassmen that have the experience. That’s where Josh Harrellson, DeAndre Liggins, and Darius Miller comes in. They bring the necessary experience and level headedness that the freshmen need in this type of tournament. Talent can only go so far in a tournament. But talent and experience will take you all the way!
Another reason UK is where they are? They can shoot. Last years team was all great and etc but had a hard time shooting from outside. When they got cold last year, they just continue to shoot those jumpers rather than using their strengths. It was almost like they were stubborn. But this years team can shoot those jumpers and make them with ease. A big difference between last year team and this years team. When you can spread the court by making those jumpers, it makes it a whole lot easier to drive the ball down the lane.
So, again, CONGRATULATIONS UK WILDCATS on making the Final Four. Let’s bring home #8 baby!!!! We got next!
TL
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