Senior Day Starters

[scars.of.grace]

So, we've got Preston, Brandon, Patrick and Ravi as our seniors (man it's going to be different not seeing these guys play in Rupp or for the blue) ... it's been a tradition of Kentucky's for the coaches to start the seniors. My question, because I honestly don't have a clue: Will Tubby start all of the seniors? Ravi, Patrick, and I'll assume Brandon will be definites. If Preston gets the start, will he actually play from the tip, or will they bring him into the starting lineup and substitute him out before the tipoff, or let him play? With it being such a critical game for the team, I haven't been for sure how they are going to handle it.

What do you all think?

[ukcatfan]

We need all the points that we can get in this game.

[Rockober]

Iwould likefor Preston start. He has busted his butt for four years like the rest and I actually see the seniors holding them own for a few minutes.Prestonwill knock one down on Sunday. But looking at it-all the seniors are guards-We need some meat in the middle-so I say Preston is first off the bench or starts second half.

I say it will be Stockon, Moss, Sparks, Woo or Morris, and Perry.

[SkyeBlue22]

not that i really have any idea, but i think they all start. i think they should start. i mean, tubby subs in and out a lot and if in the first 20 seconds we don't look good or just need someone bigger, then sub someone. i think preston has earned the right to start on senior day and i don't think they could dig us that big of a hole in the first minute of a game. that is just my opinion. i hope all 4 start, even if they are only in together for a minute.

[Classof93]

Preston Lemaster should not start against fla. Unless Tubby plans to spend a very early timeout.

[RaleighCat]

It's an intriguing question. If we trot out Sparks/Stockton/Moss/Lemaster/Woo to start we could be down 0-10 against the Gators by the time Tubby can call a TO.

Would Tubby consider asking the Seniors if they'd like to start or come off the bench as normal? Given the dire situation we might be in on Sunday- what's more important to them? Is it getting to start on Senior Day or doing everything possible to win and earn a NCAA berth?

What happens tonight will go a long way. If we beat UT in K-town, then I'd bet we're in for certain. That would be an impressive W. Lose tonight and it all rides on Sunday. Not an easy decision to make.

[DCWildcat]

I think next year's would be even more hilarious than this one.

Picture this: starting lineup of Woo, Shag, Thomas, and Perry at the 2 guard!

Not that it'll happen, for a variety of reasons, but still funny to think about

[EricBigNally]

I really hope all 4 get to start. First of all, everyone goes nuts when Preston is on the floor, can you think how loud Rupp will be if he starts for the beginning of the game. He has done everything that Tubby has asked and worked himself to death to get this opportunity. Everyone needs to remember that this is not our last game anyway. We can lose tonight, lose against Florida and still play into the tournament through the SEC tournament.

[fanaticfan]

I think that Tubby starts the four seniors...it is a tradition! I say the seniors will start, I am not sure how long they will stay in the game, but they will start. Of course,I could be wrong, God knows I often am.:lol:



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