What’s the only way Steve Alford could put his team’s embarrassing and pathetic performance Saturday into a reasonable context? By giving Kentucky all the praise he possibly could.
Alford’s UCLA Bruins, yes, the same program that has won a record 11 national championships, were held to just seven points in the first half of their 83-44 loss on Saturday.
Yes, Kentucky led 41-7 at the half. 41-7. 7. 7. That is not a typo. UCLA scored only 7 points in the half. That was half the amount of points UCLA scored in its previously low mark of 14.
The Bruins missed their first 17 shots and trailed 24-0 to start the game. Pathetic. And how does Alford justify it? By praising Kentucky’s outstanding defense.
“In my 24 years of coaching, this is the best team I’ve coached against,” Alford said after the game.
Alford also said the Wildcats “have everything” and can run through the season with a perfect record.
Kentucky is 12-0 and doesn’t look like it will be losing any time too soon.
As for Alford, he has no excuse for losing that badly. That’s just an example of not having enough talent and not having his team properly prepared for the game.
