*** Official Kentucky vs #6 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

[DeepCCoug]

Analytically Iowa State has been better with Jefferson on the court. We can still compete at a high level without him, but the team is better with him

JJ is one heck of a ballplayer. It's hard for me to imagine a situation where ISU would be better without him.

 

[mikeiastat]

I hope nobody needs more proof that teams with elite veteran guards make runs in this tournament. If Lipsey would have been out instead of Jefferson we may never have found our groove. If you have a guy that can control tempo you a great chance of winning.

As much as this is true always. Toure is ready. That spin cycle is phenomenal and if he can continue to improve his kickouts thats going to go a long way too. He's playing like an upperclassmen now too.

 

[sj4]

As I’ve now said many times, early deficits aren’t nearly as big a deal as your team‘s ability to play through them

And that they did. To put it another way, we beat them by 31 points over the last 32 minutes of the game. Was a beatdown on steroids.

 

[Psiclone]

Our coaches should hit the tunnel after and recruit a few that want to find a place to go and win

They're allowed to contact players in the portal so I have no doubt they've already started contacting players. The chances of landing talent that fits ISU will only increase after this game. The right type of players may even be contacting the staff after today's game, "right type" being hard workers who love playing defense.

 

[CycloneErik]

BYU fan here. I couldn't be happier than to see T.J. and the Cyclones win this game. Even better, they did it in typical Otzball fashion. Kentucky had no idea what hit them. I think I read that their 20 turnovers was the most turnovers in one game their program has ever had.

I've been telling people out here they need to keep an eye on the Cyclones because they are probably the best-coached team in the nation. If you guys can get JJ back you may just take it all. Duke is going to be tough, but I have faith in TJ and the way your team plays, because your TEAM plays the game the way it SHOULD be played. I certainly wish you all the luck in the world and I REALLY hope you go all the way. Go Clones!

Good stuff.
For my part, even if Duke is tough, that's a championship game. I'd be sort of OK with getting there.

 

[CloneLawman]

In the words of Breece Hall, 5 star culture vs 5 star guys.

And in this case, a 5 star coach.

 

[isuno1fan]

Thankful they got it done after the first half. Job is far from finished. I hope they aren’t satisfied.

 

[GoSTATE71]

Blake Buchanan was near elite today, he caused a ton of havoc defensively and those lobs were A+

 

[cyatheart]

Man lips is going to be such a huge loss, just an outstanding player. Never seen a guy do so much that never shows up in a box score. All timer.

 

[BigLame]

Heise and Toure just told them to hold their collective beers on one-on-one moves. Amazing drives to the lane by those two. Obvious the game planned that.

Just wish Milan could have drilled the one 3 where he dropped a UK kitty to the floor

 

[DeepCCoug]

Tj did a good job getting guys quick blows.

If someone came to me and said T.J. is the best basketball coach in America, I wouldn't argue the point.

 

[exCYtable]

Rise must be our designated sign slapper

Probably don't want anyone else potentially screwing up their wrist, lol.

 

[CloneLawman]

Good stuff.
For my part, even if Duke is tough, that's a championship game. I'd be sort of OK with getting there.

I spose. Might as well

 

[Cyched]

Yeah it’s great that we won, but nobody is thinking about how sad @Darius Bieber has to be until we have a chance to lose again. Don’t worry Darius, lucky for you only one team gets to end the season with a win.

The good news for Darius is that Friday will be here before we know it

 

[IowaSTATCyclone]

"'Cyclones' is a fitting name: spinning, winning and leaving some damage behind." - Nate Burleson

 

[Texbudman]

I may be in the minority here, but I like Buchanan a lot. If he works on his dribbling and improves free throw shooting a bit, he will be an absolute monster next year.

Buchanan has been awesome for us this year. There is a small vocal minority on here that has a problem with him but he is a near perfect fit for TJ’s style of play

 

[F5cy]

 

[cyatheart]

Good stuff.
For my part, even if Duke is tough, that's a championship game. I'd be sort of OK with getting there.

With Jjeff...I think Duke would have serious issues.

 

[Kinch]

That heise three at the end of the half was so awesome.

 

[exCYtable]

Our coaches should hit the tunnel after and recruit a few that want to find a place to go and win

Not sure any of those dudes would fit his system TBH. 5 star or no 5 star.