5 rushed reactions: UK basketball vs Vanderbilt Commodores

LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 09: Hamidou Diallo
LEXINGTON, KY - JANUARY 09: Hamidou Diallo /
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LEXINGTON, KY – JANUARY 09: Hamidou Diallo
LEXINGTON, KY – JANUARY 09: Hamidou Diallo /

3. Zone offense is improving

Last season, the UK basketball team was successful attacking 2-3 zones when Isaiah Briscoe got the ball in the middle. Briscoe could knock down shots in the paint, attack and create for others and kick out to open shooters. The Cats have struggled to fill this spot so far during this season. I thought the Cats looked pretty good today when they were able to find Hamidou Diallo in the middle of the zone.

Hami is a similar player to Briscoe; shifty, fearless, finishes well at the rim. He attacked the rim, he threw lobs to the post players and he found open shooters. The Cats will see plenty of zone from SEC opponents. Luckily for BBN, it looks like UK has found their zone offense.