dook vs. uk, who ya got?
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Pomeroy gives the edge to Duke by a point with a 51% confidence factor. FWIW.
I haven't seen Duke play at all and only saw a bit of UK's 1st game. Just based on stats and the little I saw, I'd give the edge to Duke.
If Poythress gets his act together, he could give Ingram a real wake-up call. Strong, experienced dude. I doubt Ingram has faced that kind of power yet.
I fully expect Lee and Skal to be a top-notch front line - eventually - but neither of them looked there yet when I saw them. Humphries looked like a decent backup, too. On paper, they are better than Duke's front line of Plum3 and Jefferson, backed by Jeter and Obi (and with Ingram playing a bit at the 4). But this early in the season, I think Duke has too much experience up front. It will be close.
Meanwhile, Duke has at least 3 good 3-point shooters, and UK doesn't.
Thornton was definitely not ready in th 1st game. But (judging by stats) Grayson Allen has been playing like a superstar. Hard to see how Allen can slow down Ulis, but also hard to see Ulis handling Allen's size and strength.
UK played some press when I was watching. Looked pretty good but the competition wasn't strong. It will be interesting to see if Cal tries that against Duke.
I haven't seen Duke play at all and only saw a bit of UK's 1st game. Just based on stats and the little I saw, I'd give the edge to Duke.
If Poythress gets his act together, he could give Ingram a real wake-up call. Strong, experienced dude. I doubt Ingram has faced that kind of power yet.
I fully expect Lee and Skal to be a top-notch front line - eventually - but neither of them looked there yet when I saw them. Humphries looked like a decent backup, too. On paper, they are better than Duke's front line of Plum3 and Jefferson, backed by Jeter and Obi (and with Ingram playing a bit at the 4). But this early in the season, I think Duke has too much experience up front. It will be close.
Meanwhile, Duke has at least 3 good 3-point shooters, and UK doesn't.
Thornton was definitely not ready in th 1st game. But (judging by stats) Grayson Allen has been playing like a superstar. Hard to see how Allen can slow down Ulis, but also hard to see Ulis handling Allen's size and strength.
UK played some press when I was watching. Looked pretty good but the competition wasn't strong. It will be interesting to see if Cal tries that against Duke.
Sorry but I'm pulling for Dook. Living in Ky it will be great to be around UK fans after a loss to Dook.
Also Kansa & Michigan St play right after.
Also Kansa & Michigan St play right after.
I will swallow my disgust and pull 4 Kentuck. Nothing could make me root for puke!
Hoping 4 a double loss miracle!
Hoping 4 a double loss miracle!
Think Duke and hope duke. ACC wins boost our RPI which can only help us down the road.
This is a tough call since both teams are so young. UK has more talent but dook has the better coach. I'll give a slight edge to dook just because K is a better X and O guy than Cal.
I got dook Kensucky is way overrated Murray and ulis is all they got! Skal will take awhile there frontcout is garbage like that league they play in!
I hope a massive fight breaks out, game is cancelled and both teams are suspended the rest of the year.
I have to agree it`s gonna be a tough one for my young kitties to pull off. But it`s a good measuring stick to see where they`re at. What doesn`t kill you will only make you stronger. I would really appreciate you Heels pulling for us. After all you know dern well if you were playing those dirty birds I`d be on your side.
Wish it was..empire is a Wednesday slot!!...definitely pulling for UK..will never pull for dook in anything..regardless of the situation!!..anybody else not surprised that the game is in Chicago?
There won't be any injuries.......just a lot of hair pulling and slapping. Maybe some tickling.
I think UK wins this one, tight. Little more quality depth and the best PG in that game is on their side in Murray. Allen will get his but Jefferson probably won't score as easily as he has, even with Skal being a bit of a liability on D early on in this season. K usually has his guys ready early in the season but I think they lose this one but it's pretty much a toss up.
