It was a cold and rainy walk into Rupp Arena before the Blue White Scrimmage tonight. The temperature soon rose, as the Wildcats heated it up from the floor. The Cats put on a blistering offensive performance, unlike I can ever remember for a Blue White game.
The offensive onslaught was led by Terrence Jones, who Coach Cal believes is the best player in the country today. Jones ended the game with 52 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists. Impressive would be an understatement. Jones looked so much better in this exhibition than he had the previous season. I was impressed with how well he handled the ball up and down the floor. His shot looked much better also, with a noticeably quicker release. If this game is any indication, there is no doubt that Jones will be in the running for player of the year.
Kyle Wiltjer is as pure shooter. He has the ability to drain it from three at any given time. If Wiltjer spots up and sets his feet, chances are great that he is going to knock it down. His shot is so smooth looking. I don't think it would be fair to compare his shot with another great shooter. It's really his own. I see big things in his future.
After the game, we went down into the media room , waiting on Coach Cal. Calipari was not as amazed with the offensive showing as we all were. Cal was very upset over the lack of defense played in the second half. He felt like the players let alot of those last dunks and layups go uncontested.
In summary, we have a very talented team this year. ESPN, get your highlight reel team ready because UK will have many players on the Top Ten list this season. Scary good is an appropriate term for this offensive powerhouse. If Cal can instill a defensive mindset in this group of young men, as good as their offensive game is, then there is no limit where the Kentucky Wildcats can go! Got 8?
Blue - 126
White - 104
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