UK is better described as average than bad at the line. Anyway, their 68.5% would have been 7th in the country in '52 pic.twitter.com/Rq2xOBNoV1
— Ken Pomeroy (@kenpomeroy) April 8, 2014

NBSP [10:56 PM]:

Pffft, he should’ve dunked that

Jimmy Kelley [10:56 PM]:

Kentucky is going to make so much money off that poster that Young will never see a penny of #NCAA

Charlie Gebow [10:55 PM]:

Everyone was al like after that Young dunk

David Roth [10:55 PM]:

Cool of Young to make sure three UConn dudes get to be on that poster with him.

David Roth [10:54 PM]:

How do you let someone who looks like a member of Immature dunk on you like that?

— Gordon Gartrelle (@mrgartrelle) April 8, 2014

Clay Wendler [10:52 PM]:

NBSP [10:52 PM]:

De…fense? What’s that?

David Roth [10:52 PM]:

James Young in the Eric Bledsoe Periodic Awesome Dunksmith role tonight.

Paul Flannery [10:51 PM]:

@Luke Zimmermann They have a few yes.

Jimmy Kelley [10:51 PM]:

@Clay Wendler That GIF should follow Terrence Samuel for the rest of his days.

Ricky O'Donnell [10:51 PM]:

That’s a slam dunk, alright.

Luke Zimmermann [10:50 PM]:

@Paul Flannery Anybody in this game capable of playing at the next level? Kentucky doesn’t have anyone do they?

Clay Wendler [10:50 PM]:

NBSP [10:50 PM]:

And with that, Kentucky thunderously declared: YES, we WILL be scoring 55 points in this game

ian.barrett.9 [10:49 PM]:

Kick ball?????

jokastrength [10:49 PM]:

I had a dude dunk on me like that… kid was in 8th grade. I knew I wasn’t going to make the varsity team pretty quickly.

David Roth [10:49 PM]:

Ugh, @Paul Flannery, don’t ruin the moment.

Peter Woodburn [10:49 PM]:

yowzers

Paul Flannery [10:49 PM]:

That was a cool thing that just happened!

Tyler Tynes [10:49 PM]:

holy shit

AIR_istotle [10:49 PM]:

I just screamed

Ricky O'Donnell [10:49 PM]:

“wwwwwwwwwwwwwwooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo” — my living room, approximately

Jimmy Kelley [10:48 PM]:

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Charlie Gebow [10:48 PM]:

O_O GAD DAMN

ian.barrett.9 [10:48 PM]:

DIRTY

David Roth [10:48 PM]:

Luke Zimmermann [10:48 PM]:

FEED MEEEEEE

ian.barrett.9 [10:48 PM]:

Why randle why!!

Drichusaf [10:47 PM]:

46-39 uconn

Ricky O'Donnell [10:47 PM]:

@brownta04 46-39 UConn, under 12 left.

brownta04 [10:46 PM]:

Don’t have the game right now bout to sleep, anyone got a score?

Luke Zimmermann [10:45 PM]:

President Clinton saw some actual offense and was like:

Tim Riordan [10:45 PM]:

@Clay Wendler But there might have been a second charger behind the grassy knoll

David Roth [10:44 PM]:

flopping is some bullshit but it is a skill. it's like doing a trust-fall when you know your friend is going to drop you.

— Charles (@Ugarles) April 8, 2014

Cam_Newton [10:43 PM]:

That’s seriously the first three I’ve seen Giffey make all tournament long. He has been ice cold up to then.

Jimmy Kelley [10:43 PM]:

More like Ryan-JET-right!

Jimmy Kelley [10:43 PM]:

Jumper goes in!

Clay Wendler [10:42 PM]:

Luke Zimmermann [10:41 PM]:

WE HAVE A FIELD GOAL

Drichusaf [10:41 PM]:

Randle is the LeBron of college basketball. If he’s close he’s getting the foul call.

Charlie Gebow [10:41 PM]:

@NBSP Assistant coaches Shaq and Aaron Gordon

David Roth [10:41 PM]:

Ha!

David Roth [10:40 PM]:

Ha, Mike that’s exactly what I just said in my living room. Getting really collegiate all of a sudden.

Jimmy Kelley [10:40 PM]:

@Clefo That one has been vacated by the NCAA

Mike Rutherford [10:40 PM]:

@Clefo The Dexter finale of championship games.

Ricky O'Donnell [10:40 PM]:

This game ruled before all of the fouls + zone

NBSP [10:40 PM]:

I think Dwight Howard has been coaching Kentucky on their free throws

Charlie Gebow [10:40 PM]:

Still not as ugly as UConn-Butler

Mike Rutherford [10:39 PM]:

Look like a 7 and an 8 seed out there playing.

Clay Wendler [10:39 PM]:

AIR_istotle [10:39 PM]:

Oh Poythress wanted that “ball don’t lie” moment so badly

NBSP [10:38 PM]:

@Clefo the Vlade Divac school of basketball

David Roth [10:38 PM]:

Ginobili is at home doing the Citizen Kane clap.

Charlie Gebow [10:38 PM]:

Floppity flop flop

David Roth [10:38 PM]:

That was a pro-grade flop, right there.

Ricky O'Donnell [10:38 PM]:

Man, that is a tough call on Poythress.

Mike Rutherford [10:37 PM]:

In two hours, a thousand stories will tell us whether that shove was a leadership move or a sign of unraveling.

NBSP [10:35 PM]:

@DavidRoth tautologies, followed by opinion polls

AIR_istotle [10:33 PM]:

That euro step

thepatriotway12 [10:32 PM]:

Napier a beast

Luke Zimmermann [10:32 PM]:

Jimmy Kelley [10:32 PM]:

@DavidRoth bullshit?

Mike Rutherford [10:31 PM]:

Brimah with 3 is big/

David Roth [10:30 PM]:

Man, what is the tier below tidbit?

Charlie Gebow [10:30 PM]:

@Drichusaf #illuminati

Drichusaf [10:30 PM]:

Kentucky gassed, let’s review something.

NBSP [10:29 PM]:

@DavidRoth but it’s not even a tidbit: by definition Kentucky has to be undefeated in this tournament!!!

Ricky O'Donnell [10:29 PM]:

Kentucky: still very large.

David Roth [10:28 PM]:

Thin line between “stat” and “random tidbit with numbers in it.”

Addison Ryan [10:28 PM]:

Gotta use the basket as a blocker there, go up and under

Jimmy Kelley [10:28 PM]:

Phil Nolan needs to go to the Ralph Willard School of Shot Fakes

NBSP [10:28 PM]:

Best stat ever: Kentucky is 4-0 this tournament when trailing at the half. Thanks for the crack analysis CBS

Tyler Tynes [10:26 PM]:

Harrison hits a three from his fave spot, precursor?

Mike Rutherford [10:25 PM]:

All of the “don’t let him shoot from there” tweets.

AIR_istotle [10:25 PM]:

Dr. John Calipari, endowed professor of 18 year old psychology

David Roth [10:25 PM]:

What halftime show are you watching? pic.twitter.com/ZkHulJzOm3

— David Roth (@david_j_roth) April 8, 2014

Luke Zimmermann [10:25 PM]:

Randle’s actually 19 lulz

David Roth [10:25 PM]:

Really enjoying the halftime programming.

Addison Ryan [10:25 PM]:

Cals players do something good: “they have grown up” Cal’s players not playing well “lol they 18”

60Rock [10:24 PM]:

But not one? Not one foul. Ridiculous. And, no, not a UConn fan

Peter Woodburn [10:24 PM]:

Cal said “he’s 18” way too creepy there

60Rock [10:23 PM]:

20 minutes. Sorry

60Rock [10:23 PM]:

40 minutes and not one UK starter with a foul????

Jimmy Kelley [10:18 PM]:

Seth Davis with all of the horseracing metaphors

thepatriotway12 [10:16 PM]:

Ya dougie

Ricky O'Donnell [10:16 PM]:

@Luke Zimmermann I like how Katz called him a “Winner” the other day. Never made it past the round of 32!

AIR_istotle [10:16 PM]:

Well done TCU

Luke Zimmermann [10:15 PM]:

Doug McDermott
Naismith Awards	1
Sweet 16s	0

Ricky O'Donnell [10:15 PM]:

that would be the other Cal classic

Ricky O'Donnell [10:15 PM]:

Bosses! RT @UKCoachCalipari Amazing who you run into at games! My good friend Irv Gotti. pic.twitter.com/ci8PHQUacc

— #CuffLord (@WheatFree32) March 23, 2013

Clay Wendler [10:14 PM]:

Addison Ryan [10:13 PM]:

@Ricky O’Donnell #RiotsForJesus

Luke Zimmermann [10:12 PM]:

An oldie but a goodie:

If you stop by the olivegarden</a> in Lexington or Richmond, make sure you tell Jefe Gabat and Brian Kim that I sent you.</p>— John Calipari (UKCoachCalipari) May 6, 2013

Ricky O'Donnell [10:12 PM]:

We know how those parties usually go: vine.co/v/MiI3lWJmDew

Addison Ryan [10:11 PM]:

@DavidRoth I’m sure it’s the wildest party on campus #NoSleevesNoRules

David Roth [10:10 PM]:

I’m at the Sleevless Dudes party at the University of Kentucky Christian Fellowship Building. It’s pretty cool. I guess some girls might come by later.

David Roth [10:08 PM]:

Clefo living good.

AIR_istotle [10:08 PM]:

Are all those people they just showed in Storrs the Derek the RA refugees?

Charlie Gebow [10:08 PM]:

@Rodger Sherman I’m drinking Jim Beam and eating, uh, a hedge fund? in honor of both teams tonight

Addison Ryan [10:07 PM]:

@Rodger Sherman Bourbon. Many glasses of it.

Rodger Sherman [10:06 PM]:

HALFTIME. are you guys eating or drinking anything good out there?

Addison Ryan [10:05 PM]:

Are we sure this isn’t a rerun? I’ve seen that first half before.

Clay Wendler [10:04 PM]:

Ricky O'Donnell [10:04 PM]:

LeBron is impressed.

Ricky O'Donnell [10:04 PM]:

No way u take another PG in the lottery before Napier.

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 8, 2014

David Roth [10:03 PM]:

I think about the picture at least once a week. I would love to change that.

Mike Rutherford [10:03 PM]:

Exact same first half we’ve seen from Kentucky since the round of 32.

Tyler Tynes [10:02 PM]:

Shabazz aint got no ankles

Jimmy Kelley [10:02 PM]:

@DavidRoth A local radio show uses the audio from that all the time. This picture makes it 10000% better

Luke Zimmermann [10:02 PM]:

That possession only could’ve gone worse for UConn if they fouled on a three and UK made it.

AIR_istotle [10:02 PM]:

@DavidRoth #BigStory

David Roth [10:01 PM]:

This guy disagrees with your Giffey beard assessment:

Jimmy Kelley [10:01 PM]:

Terrence Samuel is gunning for another slap from Ollie

Ricky O'Donnell [10:01 PM]:

I like UConn’s guards because they couldn’t care less about things like “teamwork”. Who needs it.

AIR_istotle [10:00 PM]:

Nantz should maybe be watching the jumbotron to call this game

Mike Rutherford [9:59 PM]:

Nantz has botched like three calls already. This your week, bruh.

Tyler Tynes [9:58 PM]:

Oh Shabazz

Clay Wendler [9:58 PM]:

worst beard ever?

Clay Wendler [9:58 PM]:

Jimmy Kelley [9:56 PM]:

I think we’re done here.

Jimmy Kelley [9:56 PM]:

pic.twitter.com/pmORr9jYKI

— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) April 8, 2014

Clay Wendler [9:55 PM]:

Ricky O'Donnell [9:54 PM]:

This has been a nice reminder that the zone defense is for cowards

Luke Zimmermann [9:53 PM]:

We might just have a game, y’all.

Jimmy Kelley [9:53 PM]:

weakside alley-oop for Giffey as the zone-buster. Interesting.

David Roth [9:52 PM]:

DAT BLOCK

David Roth [9:52 PM]:

Just when I’d given up on the Harrisons turning back into pumpkins.

Jimmy Kelley [9:52 PM]:

CBS went and moved him when they saw him in the shot.

Tyler Tynes [9:52 PM]:

SHAAAAAABAAAAZZZZZZ

Clay Wendler [9:51 PM]:

AIR_istotle [9:51 PM]:

SOMEONE WHACKED ROMO

Cam_Newton [9:51 PM]:

@Mike Rutherford you guys talked about that today on 680. It’s a UK staple this tournament.

Charlie Gebow [9:50 PM]:

“I HAVE A DEGENERATIVE EYE CONDITION THAT MAKES ME UNABLE TO SEE CAR COMPANY BADGES”

Luke Zimmermann [9:50 PM]:

Would still eat:

Mike Rutherford [9:50 PM]:

Here comes the standard end of the half run.

Jimmy Kelley [9:50 PM]:

AAU parents/coaches are the worst parents/coaches

Ricky O'Donnell [9:49 PM]:

Mr. Harrison is known as a very vocal supporter

Ricky O'Donnell [9:49 PM]:

The Harrison twins’ dad is sitting right behind me. Yelling nonstop like this is an AAU game.

— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) April 8, 2014

Jimmy Kelley [9:48 PM]:

Fact. RT @SIPeteThamel: Harrison twins body language is in mid-season form. That’s not good for Kentucky.

— Gregg Litman (@GRLitman) April 8, 2014

Rodger Sherman [9:46 PM]:

@Mike Rutherford looked it up — nine, if we’re being picky. Double digits in the last three.

Clay Wendler [9:45 PM]:

Luke Zimmermann [9:45 PM]:

1st	7:15
UConn	26
Drake	“Hurt”

David Roth [9:45 PM]:

I legit made fun of them for drafting Dakari Johnson and now I am here in this live-chat, feeling like a dope.

David Roth [9:44 PM]:

I’m friends with a bunch of Kentucky alums, and they’re winning every bracket and dominating the fantasy league my friend is doing for the tournament.

Tyler Tynes [9:44 PM]:

@Addison Ryan Can’t lie, I have a lot of hate for UK

Mike Rutherford [9:44 PM]:

@Rodger Sherman At least 8 in the last four, I think.

Charlie Gebow [9:44 PM]:

@Addison Ryan If anyone actually has said that, I think it’s your civic duty to punch them (This goes for any in-state rivalry anywhere)

Addison Ryan [9:43 PM]:

I can’t pretend I want to “keep it in the state”. Please destroy them UConn.

Rodger Sherman [9:43 PM]:

Kentucky has trailed by 10 in how many of the games thus far?

David Roth [9:42 PM]:

Just being outrun. It’s weird. They’re getting Kentucky-ed right now.

Tyler Tynes [9:42 PM]:

Kentucky looks lost in every way

Mike Rutherford [9:41 PM]:

Brima doing exactly what UConn needs. Just has to stay out of foul trouble.

jokastrength [9:40 PM]:

This is true.. didn’t we all live tweet a dog show for multiple days in Feb?

Jimmy Kelley [9:40 PM]:

Randle being left handed gives him such an advantage going for blocks. Underrated quality for a big man

David Roth [9:40 PM]:

I watch Rutgers games, man.

Tyler Tynes [9:40 PM]:

Randle looks comfortable

David Roth [9:40 PM]:

Ha, you don’t know my life.

Luke Zimmermann [9:39 PM]:

Kentucky’s best play defensively this game was forcing a shot clock violation. Sort of says it all so far.

Mike Rutherford [9:39 PM]:

Seriously, would have been the 5th or 6th best game on any given Saturday in February.

jokastrength [9:39 PM]:

David- it is college bball- no match-up would have been watched two months ago.

David Roth [9:37 PM]:

It’s still crazy to me that this is a match-up I would absolutely not have watched on a Saturday afternoon two months ago.

AIR_istotle [9:37 PM]:

Drive, chip, and putt? That’s the dumbest punt, pass, kick knockoff I’ve ever seen

Clay Wendler [9:37 PM]:

David Roth [9:37 PM]:

That’s exactly it, though. It works a lot better than their attempts at running even rudimentary AASA stuff earlier this year.

Cam_Newton [9:37 PM]:

@Jimmy Kelley I can picture him flailing around when his character dies. That and shouting “Utah, get me two!”

Rodger Sherman [9:37 PM]:

kentucky’s strategy: intentionally miss the first shot to just get the offensive board. easier than actually penetrating

Jimmy Kelley [9:36 PM]:

Where is Clash of Clans in the National Brand Championship standings?

David Roth [9:36 PM]:

That game flow has been such a weird thing to watch. They’ve abandoned whatever pretense of structure they had early in the season, and have been so much better for it. Not exactly artful to me, but the results are the results.

Mike Rutherford [9:34 PM]:

Kentucky refusing to deviate at all from the game flow they’ve used for the past two weeks is admirable.

Luke Zimmermann [9:33 PM]:

“Boatright, tho” – Jim Nantz is hip-hop.

AIR_istotle [9:33 PM]:

Boy those one and done boys sure can dunk

Ricky O'Donnell [9:33 PM]:

Well, Poythress seems fine.

Jimmy Kelley [9:32 PM]:

@PrezNewton44 He’s watching Point Break, though. Actually, that makes it better

Cam_Newton [9:32 PM]:

Can we please get a picture in picture live feed of Gary Busey in the top corner of the screen?

Jimmy Kelley [9:32 PM]:

@Clay Wendler Ryan Boatright should probably lay low for awhile

Luke Zimmermann [9:31 PM]:

This photo is everything:

Clay Wendler [9:31 PM]:

Jimmy Kelley [9:31 PM]:

@DavidRoth That would be better than anything similar to “When you think you can’t…UCONN”

Mike Rutherford [9:30 PM]:

He went “UConn” heavy back in ‘04, so I’m leaning towards something to do with Shabazz this year.

Bryan M. Vance [9:30 PM]:

YUKON

Buffalo Wild Wings spelled Yukon like the city. wow. pic.twitter.com/Q7IHy4iecq
— T'ona The Creator (@REALTonaEdwards) April 8, 2014

David Roth [9:30 PM]:

His Aloe Blacc imitation is shockingly good.

David Roth [9:30 PM]:

I’m going to assume that, if UConn wins, Nantz will sing “UConn tell everybody. UConn tell everybody. UConn tell everybody.”

David Roth [9:29 PM]:

Never too early for me, Mike.

Addison Ryan [9:29 PM]:

@Mike, never

Mike Rutherford [9:28 PM]:

Too early to play “predict the Nantz line” for both team?

David Roth [9:28 PM]:

Tony Romo is us.

Addison Ryan [9:28 PM]:

please uconn… please

Luke Zimmermann [9:28 PM]:

AND ONE MIX TAPE

Bryan M. Vance [9:28 PM]:

@Ricky O’Donnell isn’t Tony Romo America’s hero? He IS America’s underperforming QB.

Clay Wendler [9:28 PM]:

Ricky O'Donnell [9:27 PM]:

Jim Nance just said Julius Randle’s hero is Tony Romo. I find that hard to believe.

David Roth [9:27 PM]:

The sound quality is so weird in these Basketball Games In Football Stadiums. Like, this is pretty loud, but also sort of sounds like a busy airport terminal. Imagine how berserk this would be if it were being played in an actual basketball arena?

Luke Zimmermann [9:27 PM]:

History’s greatest monster:

In protest of #UK in the 2014 #NCAAChampionship, I'll be live-tweeting the 1981 #iubb championship tonight. Twitter, you have been warned.
— Charlie Scudder (@cscudder) April 7, 2014

Charlie Gebow [9:27 PM]:

More like 2 Lack of Jokes Girls amirite? High five?

Ricky O'Donnell [9:26 PM]:

@Luke Zimmermann He saved a lot of innocent lives by not choosing to play for Washington State

Tyler Tynes [9:26 PM]:

@Luke Zimmermann More like a humble mix of Vladimir and Nikolai #GamersPlayGames

jokastrength [9:26 PM]:

Luke— well I wasn’t..

Luke Zimmermann [9:25 PM]:

If you’re drinking a shot of Fireball everytime Shabazz hits a trey, well, game on, I suppose.

Luke Zimmermann [9:23 PM]: