I just got home from the game and have not had time to process any video yet, so I’ll give you the teasers now and promise video later.
Doron Lamb scored 32 points, which is the most scored by a freshman at UK… ever. He broke the old record of 31 held by Jamal Mashburn (vs. Georgia in 1991). JAMAL MASHBURN! Lamb only missed one shot all night, he was 11 of 12 including 7 of 8 from the 3-point line and 3 of 3 from the charity stripe. Video will be forthcoming.
Harrellson only scored 2 points tonight, but had 10 rebounds (1 offensive and 9 defensive). He almost had an alley-oop, but couldn’t quite complete. I asked him afterward if he was adding that to his repertoire and he said “definitely”. I would include video of it, but it kind of reminds me of my first kiss (felt pretty good, but a little awkward and embarrassing).
Jarrod Polson’s GOT SKILLS. He had an awesome layup at the end that I will include video on later. Cal even said in the post-game interview that he is considering Polson for the “8th man” (along with Hood and Poole).
Knight was good with 21 points including 8 of 15 shooting (2 of 5 from 3-point and 3 of 3 free-throws). He still struggles a little with his assists-to-turnovers ratio (2 to 4 tonight), but he is managing the clock really well and passing the ball around.
More big news? Vargas scored 8 points this afternoon along with 3 blocks and 3 rebounds.
I know it wasn’t exactly Duke or Kansas, but the freshmen played well tonight, and if this is a foreshadow of things to come – I like it.
