Damn... What we witnessed last night in Columbia S.C. was something special. Not just because Anthony Davis broke Shaq's freshman blocks record with a total of 116 on the season and counting. Nor was it because we saw Terrence Jones look like the player everyone expected him to be this season (just the first half).
It was the way Kentucky dominated a team on the road, and made it look insanely easy. South Carolina (who used to actually be good) could do nothing, but stand and observe the best team in the country. I say they are the best team in the country because, when Kentucky plays as well as they did last night, NO ONE will come close to beating this team. Sure every team stands a chance of getting beat, and Kentucky is no different in that aspect. Their first real threat of that comes Tuesday night, when an always dangerous Florida comes to Rupp Arena.
If you watched ESPN at all yesterday, you got to hear some of the silliest statements made on national TV. I heard some of the "talking heads" debating who the #1 team in the country was Ohio State or Missouri. If they would put their obvious hatred for everthing Kentucky and John Calipari aside, they would see who the best team is as of today. Even Doug Gottlieb said "earlier today I was thinking Syracuse was the best team, but after watching Kentucky tonight, I'm saying they are". Is Kentucky a great team? Without question. Is Syracuse a great team? Absolutely. But if I had to pick who would win on a neutral floor? I'd go with Kentucky if they play the way they did last night. On the other hand, it's not like I would be excited to see them in our region in the tournament.
All in all, last night was the best Kentucky has played all year. If they keep improving at this rate, and playing this type of defense, this could be an even more special year than it has been already. But first, let's just get past a very good and dangerous Florida team on Tuesday.
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