Calipari just won't foul late, will he?
Posted on: November 16, 2009 10:43 pm
Edited on: November 16, 2009 10:53 pm
There is plenty of time to discuss how Kentucky fell behind by 18, why it failed to get back on defense early, and whether DeMarcus Cousins will ever start a game without picking up senseless fouls. Important issues, all of them. I'll address them at some point.
But first things first: How does John Calipari not foul Kenny Hayes?
(Stop me if you've heard this one before.)
Calipari's team was ahead by three points late, but rather than foul and send Miami (Ohio) to the line -- which is generally accepted as the proper way to handle the situation -- Calipari opted to let the players play, and the result was a Hayes 3-pointer that tied the score with six seconds remaining. It was the latest version of Chalmers for the tie ... Got it! -- the same sequence that cost Calipari the 2008 national title when Mario Chalmers hit a 3-pointer, forced overtime and helped Kansas to an eventual 75-68 victory.
The only difference this time: John Wall.
Man, what a clutch shot.
The freshman point guard and likely top pick in the 2010 NBA Draft struggled early, forced things and committed five turnovers. But when it was time to do it, he did it. The CBSSports.com Preseason National Player of the Year took the ball length of the court and sank a jumper with 0.5 second remaining. Final score: UK 72, Miami (Ohio) 70.
Far as debuts go, it was impressive.
Wall got 19 points (on nine field goal attempts), five assists and three steals.
More important, he made the non-foul not matter.
For that, Kentucky is fortunate.
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C.A.R.D.S. baby |
Posted on: November 16, 2009 11:14 pm
Calipari just won't foul late, will he?I knew Parrish would get on here after the game and try to blow up John Wall like he's the man. Nobody is impressed with UK or John Wall. Parrish is doing everything to back up his bold prediction..LU CK Y!
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canes1531
Since: Mar 11, 2009 |
Posted on: November 16, 2009 10:58 pm
Calipari just won't foul late, will he?I think Kentucky fans are going to find out that Cal just isn't a great game coach. The guy can recruit with the best of them but after a while, throwing together a team composed of slashers and one-and-done guys gets old unless he's making Final Fours every year. And if he does make a Final Four at Kentucky, odds are it will get taken away eventually.
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Chief 88
Since: Dec 8, 2008 |
Posted on: November 16, 2009 10:56 pm
Calipari just won't foul late, will he?Also, when we he start making his kids practice free throws? 59% will bite them hard.
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