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By Joel Welser
jwelser@collegehoops.net
2006 NCAA Tournament Capsule:
Kentucky
Ketucky Wildcats (21-12)
SEC: 3rd
East, 9-7
RPI: 41 AP: na
Big Wins:
vs WVU (80-66), Arkansas (78-76), at Tennessee (80-78)
Bad Losses:
Vanderbilt (52-57), Alabama (64-68), at Vanderbilt (81-84)
Last NCAA
Appearance: 2005, Elite Eight
Top Players:
Randolph
Morris, So, F, 14 ppg, 6 rpg
Rajon Rondo,
So, G, 11 ppg, 5 apg
Joe Crawford,
So, G, 11 ppg, 4 apg
Patrick Sparks,
Sr, G, 9 ppg, 3 apg
The top three
scorers are only sophomores, which might explain some of the inconsistency
problems that have haunted the Wildcats this season. That trio of Randolph
Morris, Rajon Rondo and Joe Crawford are talented and can explode for a huge
game at any time. The frontcourt is amazingly deep and experienced with
Bobby Perry, Shreay Thomas, Rekalin Sims, Shagari Alleyne and Lukasz Obrzut.
None of them are go-to players, but they can all fill minutes and that is
important come tournament time. Rondo will be the key if Kentucky wants to
win a game or two. The guard leads the team in assists and rebounding and
must dictate tempo and keep the team under control. If it’s a close game,
don’t bet on Kentucky. The Wildcats are hovering around the 65% mark from
the free throw line.
Seed: 8
First Round:
UAB
Joel's Likely
Finish: Second Round
CHN's
Official Prediction: Second Round
NBA Draft
Profiles:
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Rajon
Rondo
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