I am very song for the LONG hiatus I took, and I will be posting regularly from now on, so please make sure to check back consistently. I am not the only thing that is returning to action, though. College basketball is upon us and the real tip-off is tonight with the biggest game of the early season between #1 Kentucky taking on #5 Kansas at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Kentucky is coming in uncontested with a record of 2-0. They are lead by a mix of Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshman who are the main reason the Wildcats have the #1 ranking. The Big Blue can beat you up inside and have a bevy of inside post presences whether it is Willie Cauley-Stein, Dakari Johnson, or Karl Towns. You can't focus too much on those group of players because the Harrison twins, Alex Poythress, and Freshman Trey Lyles can make you pay too.
Kansas is 1-0 with its only victory coming over UCSB by 10 points. Perry Ellis is the go-to-guy for the Jayhawks, who are on a quest not just for their 12th straight Big 12 Championship (regular season or Big 12 tournament,) but a Final Four appearance. The 6-8 Junior Forward from Wichita averaged about 14 points and 7 rebounds last season. Other scoring options include Devonte Graham and Frank Mason III. The Jayhawks will need Wayne Selden Jr. to score and distribute the ball well to have a chance at the victory tonight.
Prediction: Kansas 68 Kentucky 63- I think the Jayhawks escape Indy with a very big win that could come in handy down the stretch. Watch out for stud Freshman Cliff Alexander to shine coming off the bench. The Chicago native is 6-8 and 240 lbs and has the ability to take over games. I believe this will be his coming-out party.
