Elite Eight: (4) Kentucky def. (2) North Carolina, 76-69

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Mar 27, 2011 6:40 PM
U......

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Three-ball corner pocket.
Mar 27, 2011 6:40pm
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Mar 27, 2011 6:42 PM
Carolina making another run. That was a sick coast to coast take by Barnes.
Mar 27, 2011 6:42pm
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Mar 27, 2011 6:50 PM
Man, Carolina can score in a hurry.
8 down to 2 just like that.
Mar 27, 2011 6:50pm
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Mar 27, 2011 6:51 PM
Ohhhhh, nice shot there.
Mar 27, 2011 6:51pm
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Mar 27, 2011 6:51 PM
Are you kidding me with that drop for Carolina? Those kids in baby blue are just evil sons of bitches.

Let's go Big Blue. Let's do this. Now is your chance. Take it.
Mar 27, 2011 6:51pm
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Mar 27, 2011 6:52 PM
What Harrison Barnes is doing is what I was trying to explain to Buckeye fans about Ohio State needing a wing player to take over games. When your post player is your go-to-guy he has to get the ball somehow. Guards and Small Forwards already have the ball in their hands.
Mar 27, 2011 6:52pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:01 PM
UK BACK IN THE FINAL FOUR!

BOOM.
Mar 27, 2011 7:01pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:01 PM
Onions! The three!
Big shot right there.

Good no call on the other end with the three by UNC.
Mar 27, 2011 7:01pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:02 PM
Oh my God. Come on.
Mar 27, 2011 7:02pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:03 PM
Three-pointer!
Mar 27, 2011 7:03pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:03 PM
Patrick Sparks...part two.
Mar 27, 2011 7:03pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:04 PM
If OSU can't get to the Final Four, then I'm extremely happy my second favorite team, Kentucky can.

GO Cats!
Mar 27, 2011 7:04pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:06 PM
Some great games the past few days.
Mar 27, 2011 7:06pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:12 PM
Biggest difference between this year's team and last year is our ability to shoot the 3, and it REALLY showed tonight!

Back to the Final Four!
Mar 27, 2011 7:12pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:26 PM
Hats off to UK.
Mar 27, 2011 7:26pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:29 PM
Congrats to UK

If it wasnt for Harrellson I might like that team
Mar 27, 2011 7:29pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:35 PM
I'd argue that Harrellson -- or "Houdini Harry" as he's become known in my home after made baskets from Friday to Sunday for his ability to be magical -- is the best part.

Now I hope UK wins one more over Son of a Bitch Calhoun than then loses brilliantly to Butler. Go Bulldogs!

All is fine in the world again. Drive home safely everyone.
Mar 27, 2011 7:35pm
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Mar 27, 2011 7:56 PM
Hard to dislike Harrellson. He is the epitome of what hard work gets you. He's what college athletics is about in-terms of development and leaving it all on the floor.
Mar 27, 2011 7:56pm
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Mar 27, 2011 8:06 PM
Those are Great Goon! Keep 'em coming.
Mar 27, 2011 8:06pm
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Mar 27, 2011 8:09 PM
Azubuike24;726774 wrote:Hard to dislike Harrellson. He is the epitome of what hard work gets you. He's what college athletics is about in-terms of development and leaving it all on the floor.

Agreed.
Mar 27, 2011 8:09pm
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Mar 27, 2011 8:15 PM
Kentucky was the better team today. Gotta give them credit for the win. They made the plays down the stretch and Carolina didn't.

I'm proud of the way that Carolina fought back. I thought for sure they were gonna win once they tied the game at 67, but Kentucky just seemed to nail a three every time they needed it.

Brandon Knight was just insane, despite some pretty damn tough defense by Dexter Strickland. His play, along with big shots from Miller, Liggins, Jones, and of course the play of Harrellson, all contributed to the win. UK is a great defensive team with their athleticism and length. Gonna be tough for anyone to beat them because they're peaking at the right time.

Carolina definitely struggled shooting the ball, just as they have most of the year. Barnes wasn't quite "locked in" today, but he played like a man down the stretch and almost got the win. Henson's foul trouble was a killer for the Heels because of his shot-blocking presence in the lane, and also his ability to rebound. UK got a ton of second shots with Henson sitting over on the bench. Tyler Zeller really played well for the Tar Heels as well, but it just wasn't enough.

All year long, I have been pointing toward next year for this team, but this loss definitely hurts. There was a real chance for this team to win a national title this season with the way this tourament played out, but it just didn't happen. I hope that this loss motivates Barnes, Zeller, and Henson to return next season and make things right. IF those guys come back, Carolina will be special next season.
Mar 27, 2011 8:15pm
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Mar 27, 2011 8:30 PM
I know this comment won't mean anything because I am definitely delighting in this defeat and probably patronizing a bit even though my team has already exited, but I do agree with iron. If North Carolina returns Zeller, Henson and Barnes, the Heels are going to be a powerhouse next season. We're talking unanimous pre-season No. 1.

But God would Tyler, John and Harrison -- or little McHale, little Worthy and little Jordan, if you so please -- look f'ing outstanding in Pistons and T-Wolves jerseys next season. They just have that shining look of a pro. It's their time. They were fun to watch while it lasted :) FINGERS COMPLETELY CROSSED.
Mar 27, 2011 8:30pm