Such a great game. Not the prettiest perhaps, but really an instant classic if you're a UK fan.
This matchup absolutely had me concerned. How could it not? With Ohio State sporting a gaudy record, a number 1 seed, only twice beaten this season. It looked awfully tough on paper.
But jeez I am so proud of how UK faced up to these guys. Josh Harrellson was every bit the player of "All-Everything" Jared Sullinger for one night. He played such a tough game, but also a very smart one. No stupid fouls for Josh, and he didn't get crazy with his shot selection. Just a super effort for Jorts. He even took a guy off the dribble for crying out loud!
Brandon Knight: take a bow, son. Outstanding clutch jumper for the win. He's getting that knack at the end of games for coming up with a play that needs to be punctuated by a magician's cry of "TA - DA!"....and for my next trick...
The team defense was just stellar, holding the Buckeyes to 33% and blocking a bunch of shots in a rather forceful manner. It was a scrum out there at times, but the Big Blue was absolutely game for a little contact and hand-checking. Not a Sweet 16 contest for the faint-hearted. I expected Liggins to be on Diebler, but you gotta love how it worked out with Cal's defensive game plan.
I may try to watch this one again in the morning after some sleep and some coffee. But it will be very peaceful, happy sleep.
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