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This will be Washington's first game that they have to play Defense. Is this a dangerous game for the Cats, yes! Can they win -Absolutely! Great offensive teams generate their points from their defense. they only forced 17 turnovers and had 8 steals. That hardly tells me they are a defensive team. Thus, you have to look at the offensive side. They shot 65% from the three point line. If a team shoot that well from the arc, no one can beat them. Thus, can they shoot that well against UK - odds are against a team to shoot that good on consecutive nights.

I have always hated Calipari three point defense, going back to the days that UK lit up UMass in the 90's, how poor his teams played defense period at Memphis, and last year we did not defend the three well. If the Cats defend the three in this same manner, and Washington can get off the uncontested shot, UK will be playing from behind. However, I just don't think the Huskies can shoot at the clip they did last night.

This season, the University of Kentucky has DeAndre Liggins to help defend against their best 3-point shooter. It's tough to shoot 3-pointers against a 6'6" fast, aggressive guard.

Kentucky will lose their first game tonight but sometimes a loss can help a team. I look for Kentucky to fall behind early and then i look for them to play the best defense of the year but it will be too little too late. I sure hope Im wrong. This KY team has to play hard every single minute. If they do they can beat anybody.If harrleson doesnt pick it up we need to go with lamb. Size means nothing if you dont play hard. I believe Josh probably believes he is playing as hard as he can. He seems like such a good man.

Josh Harrellson is a fan favorite! He will be a key factor by the end of the season as he learns his role on the team. He will definitely be a factor if the University of Kentucky doesn't get Enes Kanter by the end of the season.