Honestly Wisconsin is just the better team

[rmilia1]

I thought they may be but now it's for sure. Badgers didn't even play exceptionally well. Alot of the weaknesses Kentucky has just matched up terribly with Wisconsin. Title game should be great

 

[jontaejones]

Nor did Kentucky play bad.

They took away UK's depth by forcing them to face up man to man. They couldn't use guys like Dakari Johnson and Marcus Lee because they cannot handle Dekker and Frank.

 

[TrollyMcTroller]

The officiating this tournament has been awful. I think Wisconsin played the better game tonight, so I'm not saying that the officiating changed the outcome of the game, but it was nearly unwatchable tonight. most of the sketchy stuff probably helped UK more than anything, but I hate watching games where the refs are so involved.

 

[The Derski]

That Harrison brother half court air ball shot out of the timeout was realllllly bad.

 

[podsox]

I still think Kentucky's the better team but Wisconsin was the better team tonight.

 

[The Derski]

I still think Kentucky's the better team but Wisconsin was the better team tonight.

Kentucky has better players, Wisconsin has a better team, regardless of record.

 

[ckhokie]

Kentucky is obviously a top 5 team this year (probably top 3), but they would have more than a single loss if they didn't play in the SEC

 

[podsox]

Kentucky has better players, Wisconsin has a better team, regardless of record.

I disagree. people would be saying the same thing if grant hits the 3 last wk. nd isn't better than Kentucky. on 1 night they might be but in a 7 game series Kentucky beats nd in 5 and wisky in 5-6

 

[Jack_John_Mark]

Wisconsin's overall basketball IQ is so high.

Those guys all really "get it"

 

[The Derski]

I disagree. people would be saying the same thing if grant hits the 3 last wk. nd isn't better than Kentucky. on 1 night they might be but in a 7 game series Kentucky beats nd in 5 and wisky in 5-6

I wouldn't say that about ND if they had won. Wisconsin plays the ultimate team game. I think they have a lot more chemistry than UK. UK wins on pure talent. Wisconsin wins on great team play and chemistry.

 

[boogiewithstu2007]

The officiating this tournament has been awful. I think Wisconsin played the better game tonight, so I'm not saying that the officiating changed the outcome of the game, but it was nearly unwatchable tonight. most of the sketchy stuff probably helped UK more than anything, but I hate watching games where the refs are so involved.

They impacted the game ... How can they possibly miss that shot clock violation ? That was ridiculous... BIG moment because it tied the game... Also once again refs make it almost impossible to play D in the post... it's just ridiculous...

 

[douggie]

If Kentucky had to play in the Pac-12, B1G, or ACC they would have been seasoned better than the finish they produced tonight. They were destined to lose. Wisconsin just out played them.

 

[ralphiewvu]

They impacted the game ... How can they possibly miss that shot clock violation ? That was ridiculous... BIG moment because it tied the game... Also once again refs make it almost impossible to play D in the post... it's just ridiculous...

It's like when they missed that flagrant 1 on lyles.

 

[TrollyMcTroller]

They impacted the game ... How can they possibly miss that shot clock violation ? That was ridiculous... BIG moment because it tied the game... Also once again refs make it almost impossible to play D in the post... it's just ridiculous...

Yes, they impacted the game, but I don't think they changed the outcome.

 

[jontaejones]

I think Duke could have beat them too.

And I said that as early as December. The way the draw worked though, Wisconsin got them first.

 

[UK Cowboy]

The better team won the game. Both teams had a week to prepare, Wisconsin was simply the better team tonight. Great ballgame and a great job on both ends.

So proud of the Cats. Watching the press conference, Aaron, Andrew, Willie, Karl.....no excuses, no blame, just great game by Wisconsin and they deserved the win. Humble group of kids in their 38 wins, lots of class in a tough loss. Good Luck to Wisconsin against Duke

 

[Codaxx]

It's like when they missed that flagrant 1 on lyles.

It's like when they missed that flagrant 1 on lyles.

They aren't close. Things like that, blocks, and charges are subject to interpretation. Shot clock violation is not. Guarantee you, that will be reviewable next year. I was amazed that wasnt reviewable. Is there a play more suited for review.

 

[Smart]

I'm not gonna go that far. That Kentucky team was one of the most efficient in college basketball history. They are absolutely a national title worthy team.

What I will say is that our starting five is better. I've believed it since last year, and I still believe it. Kentucky has the depth, but our first is better than theirs. Sam is better probably better than their first as well. Nigel is better than Andrew Harrison (their third best). Gasser may not be as dynamic as Lyles, but he fits our team so much better. And Bronson is better than Aaron Harrison.

In a best of seven, they kill us. Our guys play way too many minutes to stay with them. But March Madness isn't a best of seven. It's a single game. Tonight it bit Kentucky in the ass, but it doesn't mean they weren't great. They absolutely were.

 

[Smart]

They aren't close. Things like that, blocks, and charges are subject to interpretation. Shot clock violation is not. Guarantee you, that will be reviewable next year. I was amazed that wasnt reviewable. Is there a play more suited for review.

It's reviewable in the last two minutes, right? I was at a bar without sound, but that's what I thought the rule was.

And it absolutely was a Flagrant 1, at minimum. I was stunned it wasn't called, but I do think it motivated our team. That was really the turning point.

 

[ralphiewvu]

They aren't close. Things like that, blocks, and charges are subject to interpretation. Shot clock violation is not. Guarantee you, that will be reviewable next year. I was amazed that wasnt reviewable. Is there a play more suited for review.

That's absolute poppycock. Lyles straight up slaps the guy in the face. Sure you can say it's subjective, but come on man that wasn't accidental. No matter who you are you have to agree to that. Should have been a flagrant 1.