Kentucky is extremely talented but they are so young that they will struggle at times especially at the guard spots. Their youth was especially evident on the little things like transition defense and guarding the pick and roll. I thought the Harrison twins were not very good and their body language was horrible at times.
Kentucky ran a ton of dribble drive in the first half and really struggled to get looks. It was interesting that in the 2nd half they basically went to a back screen to get Randle a look on the block from a pass from the wing. They played through him the last 10 minutes of the game.
On Randle, he is a man. He was devastating attacking on the block from either side but really tough when he can turn right shoulder towards the middle. He will learn against good defense he can't pound the ball and stop the action. If he develops a Sikma post move from 10-15 feet watch out.
Michigan State is Michigan State with 1 exception. They are excellent on the defensive end and will execute on offense in the half court. The big difference is how fast and how often they run and attack the basket. Harris just made himself some money after that performance. I can see them struggling to rebound when Payne is not in the game.
Both teams will make the Final Four!
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