[Cactus Jack]

One of the better performances of the year but still one where UK had too many unforced errors. Auburn didn't have their best game. I'm unsure how much of that was Kentucky and how much was being a bit due coming off their win against South Carolina and considering their year overall.

Thiero had some very athletic plays. Reeves being effective enough to leave out there despite his defense. Dillingham didn't have his best games. Too many simple things that he can do to take himself out of it-- Saturday was one of those days between the untimely fouls and overall turnovers.

Wagner is going to have to play plenty of minutes for this team to hit it's ceiling. Auburn wasn't the most physical team. Still holding out hope for Edwards as well. Think that this could be one of those seasons where the light bulb comes on late. Ron Mercer didn't have the biggest regular season in 1996 but exploded in the tournament.

Onyenso eats up most of the minutes at center in an attempt to shore up the defense with Ivisic and Bradshaw basically playing spot duty-- I think it's probably time to say that Cal has thrown in the towel on Bradshaw. Not ready to write off Tre Mitchell. Think we relied on him too much early on (and those extended minutes are a large part of what's contributed to his current injury situation).