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I agree with BCF4L on this one. UK has contained Hansbough every time they have played, they forced other carolina players to make big plays. I would rather Hansbrough and Ginyard play so UK can beat UK with both in the lineup and maybe shut up all the ACC buffs like Vitale and Packer and anyone else that praises the conference and the schools of UNC and Duke. I honestly think this UK team can beat UNC and other teams like them. f they play like we all know they can, they can beat anyone. I think UK now has the frontcourt play it has sorely been missing over the years. Harrellson, Stevenson and Patterson can and should easily handle Hansbrough, the only thing that can hurt them is the refs calling everything Hansbroughs way. Thats the big factor in the game, and everyone knows it. As far as the rest of carolinas players, I really believe our players can handle them as well. Just hope Meeks doesnt get 3 happy and take us out of the game before it starts.

I would have to agree with you, great post. Hansborough or no Hansborough, UNC has a ton of playmakers, and also the best recruiting class in the country so they will have some young impact players, but the good thing is, so will Kentucky, something we didn't have last season. Harrellson has brought us something that we haven't had in years. A big man who can shoot in the high post which will take a lot of pressure off of Patterson. But like someone said earlier he would be better coming off the bench. Got to have Perry in there for his defensive presence and rebounding, then bring Harrellson in to score some points. Meeks will not get 3 happy at all. He knows how big of a game this is, especially it being the 2nd game of the year. They all know they have to get off to a good start at the first of the season and this game will be a big test for UK.