The New "Wild" Cats

Last night in Rupp Arena was the season opener for the Kentucky Wildcats. With John Wall benched serving a suspension they faced off against Morehead State led by Kenneth Faried. Despite the score if you watched the game then you know that wasn't a very clean win. UK had 24 turnovers, 3 of them came in the final minute of the first half. ESPN analyst Andy Katz tweets "Kentucky showing its youthful side with too many turnovers. But this is a different team without John Wall, trust me on that one." Made me wonder is that an excuse for 24 turnovers? Because i seen wild passes, silly calls, oh and some Air Balls.

Nonetheless the wildcats came out victorious with big performances from All-American Forward Patrick Patterson who's stat line was 20 pts 12 reb on 9-12 shooting. The player of the game award goes to Star Freshman Guard Eric Bledsoe who had one of the best nights among NCAA players last night. He dropped 24 pts 4 ast 7reb and 2 nice blocks. He also amazed the crowd with a crazy acrobatic lay-up that landed on ESPN top plays. Give Morehead State soem credit tho Kenneth Faried who should go to the pro's proved to be a challenge for Kentucky's big men he had a good night putting up 17 pts along with 7 reb & 2 blks he also caught an amazing allyoop landing him a spot on ESPN top plays as well.

Monday night the cats go head to head with Miami(OH) in Rupp Arena, where they will have their amazing Frosh John Wall Back. Morehead St. will play against Brescia Bearcats.