Kentucky-North Carolina
man John Henson is ballin..anywhere blocks rebounds assists dunks and very improved post moves
Harrison 10pts happy for him looks like old great Harrison early on..his put back was SICK..maybe it's a sign of reborn
Terrence has some problems with shooting so Brandon leads UK
UNC really needs this win against a top team...NCAA Tournament Committee will look at who they've beaten if they only win 20 games..They might get an invite to the Dance if they can get some wins against quality teams...Even if they have an erractic season...Arizona made it a few times a few years ago when people said they shouldnt had..
this might sound picky, but everytime Kentucky scores, North Carolina jumps over the baseline to throw the ball in but they throw it win before there feet hit the ground. This is really bothering me cause it gives them an unfair advantage by being able to get up the court faster, might sound picky, but just a small observation.
I think TJones will make a better pro than Barnes. He is so smooth, and the game seems to come easy for him. Jumper is good enough to sell that pump fake from the perimeter every time and drive.
It is clear to me that Knight will not be playing PG in the pros. He simply can not dribble penetrate and set up his teammates. He may become a 3 point specialist for somebody. Has a quick release. A classic tweener. Quincy Doobie anyone??
I'm guessing you are basing that off of this game because for the season Knight gets in the paint very well. He hasn't set up teammates that well but that can be taught once he gets to the NBA and has guys working with him to become a point guard. Qunicy douby wasn't as good as Knight as a freshman. Knight can either develop into point guard or be a combo guard, no one knows at this point because he's only a 18 year old freshman who's still developing.
Jone had a nice dunk with the right hand and has used his right hand very well in previous games
If you were to watch the game without looking at the score it would seem like UNC was up by at least 8 points. They look like they are doing everything right (defense rebounding blocking scoring) then you look at the score and see that they are actually down
For a minute i forgot Barnes was even playing in the second half. thats how much of a non factor he has been
And i like Henson but he is not a threat on offense. He doesnt really have post moves, not really what you would call a good midrange shooter. He gets Anderson Varejao points (minus the midrange)
I'm not making excuses, but the refs IMO were pretty bad...they called so many little touch fouls in the last few minutes on us so they kept sending UNC to the free throw line...although, having Terrence Jones play as horrible as he did sure didn't help either. Congrats UNC on the win, and at least making the important free throws
He was everywhere. He did a good job of not letting the guards turn the corner on the switches and drove Jones crazy all game.lol Marvin Williams. You might be right. He is not looking all that good,but he is a freshman and he could choose to stay if he does not feel comfortable at seasons end. I also think Roy Williams is not using him right either.Coaching plays a part. I liked Perry over him even b4 the season started though.
To put up efficient scoring numbers I think he needs to catch the ball closer to the hoop. He should be able to attack the basket more decisively without using the pick and roll. I wonder if he lacks confidence in his first step, something that Terrence Jones does not have a problem with. Of course, Jones is going up against 4s, but I think he will be able to attack the hoop as an NBA 3. Jones does have an excellent first step and will have a strength advantage over most NBA threes. He doesn't appear to have great quickness for an NBA 3, though, so he will have to adjust to defending NBA 3s.
Agreed scout4real. It juss seems 2 me that Knight only feels like scoring is the only way he can impact the game. Where as Kyrie Irving has showed he can do anything u need him 2, He can be the setup guy and create shots for the team or the game he went off scoring his career high since Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler started off slow he picked it up offensively scoring the ball. I think Kemba passes Knight on draft night.
ohh i'm so happy because of this early game, it's still evening in Lithuania so no probelm to me to watch this game..
it will be so interesting to see Terrence(probably going to be my #1) against Barnes(my hands down #1 before the season, who i believe still could prove he is that good) also it will be intereting to see Henson how he will defend against tough Jones..Knight offcourse is interesting in every game too you will never know will he fall in TJ-Barnes shadow or he will drop 30
Your thoughts who is going to shine in this one?