Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, Adou Thiero break down loss to Tennessee | Kentucky MBB 

Don’t blame it on the kids.

"Glass cannon". I can't think of a better metaphor for this team. All offense; no defense. Some of it isn't their fault. I wonder where they fall on the SEC's height to weight ratio (obviously, exlude the walk-ons/circus clowns). Being so young they haven't developed as much as the older teams. Even our veteran transfers are relatively thin for their height. Basically, what we're missing is a Tshiebwe. Thiero is the only one out there that looks strong. Can someone tell me why, after that debut, has Big Z played less mintues than his first game? I know he wasn't available this game, but in the previous 3 games combined he played less minutes than his opener against Georgia.

We are 11 deep SOLID blaming this on us not having Wagner is unacceptabl. Defense is our problem and we have 3 7footers. AND WHY IS EDWARDS STARTING!!??? Idc how many stars was next to his name coming in, he ain’t producing he don’t needa start

Love Dillingham

Rob Dillingham straight cooked last night, but giving up this many points to a bad Tennessee offense is unacceptable. They will get better defensively, and get this 1 back at the end of the regular season..

Adou and Justin both need to be more aggressive on attacking the basket, and i think a big part of the problem is our entire team doesn't play with a sense if urgency on defense too much, and Cal could help them by switching the defense every now and then, he is soo stubborn with his man to man it blows my mind. This team has to play a team defense, he should implement the full court zone press, and in half court run a half court press. But he is a very stubborn man.

Cal does his best when he helps these kids to the Pros. When he speaks I listen. 😮

This is so embarrassing for the kids. They’ll hear about it for the rest of their careers, and maybe more.

Reporters asked the same questions

I’m trusting they will figure it out. But I don’t like the excuses of “teams just hit every shot when they play us” It’s because most every shot they hit is wide open. I agree it’s a lack of effort on the defensive end and I’m glad to see them acknowledge that atleast

straight line drives must stop no defense and it does matter

All i hear is Tennessee played the best game they played all year and we are young we are young we are young 😮🙄

Trey stands and watches and does not play defense this must stop

Reed and Reaves can’t stay in front of nobody smh that effects the bigs because they’re coming over to help late, now they’re out of position for rebounds

Mr. Lifetime needs to goooo.

straight line drives is Kentuckys worst enemy

Hey Mr. Dillingham... I would hope you will hit the transfer portal to Tennessee. Coach Barnes will teach you defense to go along with your offense and make you a complete player instead of just one sided... GO VOLS!!!!

how in the hell does anyone watching any kentucky game not see that every team players their best game when they play us! Edwards played fantastic defense!

I am giving up on UK again. They remain a disappointment after a flash of greatness. Just like the last few years. The program is all about getting these players to the NBA. The heck with the student body.

Seems to be a lack of urgency from the players. Multiple times, they referred to Tennessee shooting above their percentages, being young, and not having their full team. Sounds like excuses. Fine by me, Go Vols!

Another Sleazeball Calipari team not meeting potential. Why care? Sleazeball Calipari said he is not at Kentucky to win Championships. Don't expect much in the SEC tournament. Sleazeball Cal doesn't like the SEC tournament.

0 defense. It's god awful.

Reed Sheppard is the most robotic interview I’ve ever seen 🤦‍♂️

Rob needs to learn pace, he’s running the game when he’s in their rushed immature, this is why DJ has to be on the floor. Everybody knows that boy can score we know this Rob, play better defense, do the extra effort to run the plays get your bigs involved.

Something isn’t right with Tre! He looked lethargic.

Try playing some defense. Ask Average Cal if he could bring in a coach that can coach defense. He can’t apparently

They suck at defense and have become careless with the ball. They are worse and not better. The only excuse seems self entitlement being smacked with reality.

I love how he keeps downplaying tennessee players and acting like they have been ass and they just had this fluke game lol. Talking bout james shooting 20 percent up til this game (false) cmon bro. Your a great young player. The better more experienced team won. Not a big deal. Kentucky has boys tenn has leaders and men

Their coach is putting them in a position to fail.. He's the only constant year after year. The problem is John Vincent Calipari. We can't hide you here Johnny!!!

These kids are lions led by a sheep.

Plz get things corrected plz!😢

They’ll figure it out when they go to the next level I guess? What about us fans? We’re stuck in the middle! Unfortunately, the fans are getting ripped off in the end. All the money we contribute and we get little or nothing? I guess it’s back to the NIT? Losing the first game in the NIT? Seriously? 😒

Dillingham’s comments would not be encouraging to me at all if I were a UK fan. He was excusing a whole lot of the teams mistakes on defense.

When as a fanbase do we come together as a whole and hold cal accountable? If not any production this March, then I’m guessing we never will…. I hope this isn’t another February we go cold for no reason.