This was one of the greatest March Madness games of all time. It was a little sloppy early but for the most part this game was clean and they just went at it. Calipari did a good job coaching in this game, too.
This was an unfair matchup to be a second-round game. This was two Final Four contenders thrown together early because of really bad seeding, but it sure made for a classic game!
This wasn't an unfair matchup Kentucky was a 8 seed they played like trash during the season and deserve the seed that they got. That's like saying Gonzaga versus Wichita State this season before in 2013 was an unfair matchup for Gonzaga when Gonzaga was a number one seed and they had to play Wichita State in the second round and Wichita State beat Gonzaga.
Idk about Kentucky playing like trash that season but the tournament committee always makes Kentucky run the gauntlet to get to the Final Four. It's like that every season.
I remember watching this game live and when it was finished I said this is one of the top 5 NCAA games I’ve ever seen that still stands to this day heartbreaking loss for the Shockers! They went toe to toe with Goliath and didn’t flinch!
Pj Chapman I agree. This was an instant classic. Wichita was not only undefeated, they returned everyone from their 2013 final four team. The game was also played in St. Louis and there was probably about 65% wsu fans there. They were a very good team. This was one of Cals best wins.
@@brucetelfeyan seeds are not just based on how good a team does for the year, it's how good they do compared to every other team there were a lot of good teams that year, all they needed was at least 28 better than them to be an 8 seed, and for that year that argument could be made that at least 28 performed better than them during the regular season
energy in this game was so crazy ... easily the best game of the tournament that year and a huge heartbreaker bc i loved that WS squad ... Cleanthony is just a monster
For my money, the best game of the entire 2014 tournament. Like watching a heavyweight fight with both fighters immediately giving right back just as good as they'd just taken all game long. Whether you were a Kentucky fan or not, there's no denying their run to the title game defeating Louisville, Michigan, & Wisconsin all in nail biters were also among some of the tournament's best games. But this game from the opening tip seemed to have a really special kind of aura surrounding it for both teams. It's just a shame this game was played in the round of 32 instead of as a regional final or a Final Four type game, because that's what it really seemed like to me anyway.
I remember being soooo upset when the bracket came out and these two were lined up for the round of 32. A Kentucky fan but man did I love that WS squad as a basketball fan. In hindsight the game we got was worth it
This game was played with an intensity that you just don’t see on the first weekend. A legitimate Final Four caliber matchup that was neck and neck the entire way.
What a game. It was honestly an unfair matchup for Wichita going against one of the best 8-seeds of all-time, and everybody knew it. 2 amazing teams that happened to meet in the round of 32. Early could not be stopped. Ron Baker with 20 points and Van Vleet (who is making $43M/yr today, holy moly) some big assists and steals. But this Kentucky team was extremely well balanced despite really only being 7-deep. The Harrison twins came up huge in this one and the team made clutch FT's down the stretch. Julius Randle was and still is an absolute bull of a player. I didn't plan on watching this tonight but I watched the whole thing haha.
Why Kentucky was the #8 seed in Wichita State's bracket (my thoughts)? 1. Kentucky by region was less than 200 miles away from Indianapolis (Midwest Region) 2. Wichita St played one SEC team during their 34-0 season (Tennessee) and by coincidence, the selection committee could match up teams with opponents from a conference they faced in non-conference play. 3. In the preseason, a lot of people were obsessively focused on Kentucky's size, athleticism and individual talent to where some thought they could dominate the regular season on that alone. Since Wichita St went undefeated, the committee added a wrinkle in their bracket to see if they could handle a tall and strong team such as UK. 4. In 2012, Wichita St was the #5 seed in Kentucky's bracket (South Region) and sometimes the committee depending on seeding could make some matchups happen sooner or later than in past brackets.
Tough night for VanFleet (4 pts, 0-4 from 3) and Wessel (0 pts in 3 minutes). Those two were usually very dependable and fun to watch in the tourney but sadly not this night. WSU gets even a solid night from either of them and they probably win this game.
It’s crazy up until this tournament, Ron baker was the better player out of him and van vleet.....but when their Jr season started van vleet really took being a floor general to another level
Watch the final play, the side line out of bounds. Cleanthony Early was going to be wide open for a lob at the rim, but Marshall drew up a play for him to fade back out for some reason. Had the play been for Early to cut hard to the rim, they likely would've tied the game and gone to OT. I was rooting for UK as I picked them in my bracket here, but re-watching this, UK was extremely luck that Marshall drew the play the way he did.
Coach Nick of BBALLBREAKDOWN mentioned that sequence, noting how Early cut across made him look like a decoy. He also stated that the pass was a bit late and that it should have been made to where Vanvleet could have caught it at the three point line. How it was released allowed the defense (specifically Willie Cauley-Stein) to harass Vanvleet into the game ending miss.
@@DanielSong39 ya, wichita was heavily overrated that year. They played like 2 power 6 schools before that and barely beat either. One of them was a bama team which ended with a losing season and the other was a decent tennesse team which was probably wichita's best win that season. it wasn't a surprise that the lost so early since kentucky was the best team they played all season, put them in any power 6 conference and they would have at least 5 losses
The greatest run in NCAA tournament history in my opinion, but diminished by the fact UK lost in the championship. Still hurts till this day when I think of this team...
Man what is Calipari offense doing the last 8 min. There is no structure or system. Relying on his players to bail him out. When it comes to these x and o he get outcoached
if we had focused and played this hard all season this team would’ve been way better. we would’ve been a juggernaut and would’ve likely won the whole thing. guess it’s easier to play hard when your draft stocks are on the line 🙃
@@GrubWarp Kentucky didn't earn a higher seed, one ranked win, played mediocre in the SEC meanwhile the shockers cruise their way to a flawless season playing in a terrible Missouri valley conference they were just overrated
Possibly my favorite UK game. UK was a #1 or #2 seed level team, but because of their struggles in the regular season, they got the #8 seed. Kind of felt bad for Wichita State, they got the short end of the stick having to play this UK team in the second round. This game is the epitome of the saying "Just get to the tournament"
This team made it to the Championships game and you don't recall the Duke team with Zion Willamason that everybody was saying the best class ever didn't make it to the final four. Your lol is a joke
ok so we’re all in agreement that most 5 star players that go to UK and Duke are massively overhyped so that TV networks can take advantage of the rabid fanbases?
Anybody else binge watching because of no march madness this year?😂
Yep. And the twins was better then. Better than I gave the credit for anyway
Yes
Yes! I miss watching the Cats! I've been watching past games on SEC, too.
It could’ve been Florida State’s year but I had to get canceled
Me 👍🏻 Go big blue!!
Man this brings back memories, I miss the Harrison twins
i think we would’ve won the whole thing if tyler ulis and devin booker played more than the harrison twins
@@cooperetherton7148 Tyler Ulis wasn't on this team in 2014
Kenya Kinard ik i was just talking about the 38-1 team
are they retired?
This was one of the greatest March Madness games of all time. It was a little sloppy early but for the most part this game was clean and they just went at it. Calipari did a good job coaching in this game, too.
This was an unfair matchup to be a second-round game. This was two Final Four contenders thrown together early because of really bad seeding, but it sure made for a classic game!
They jobbed Wichita state by putting them in the toughest bracket. This ended up being the best game of the tournament in my opinion
Yea terrible seeding
This wasn't an unfair matchup Kentucky was a 8 seed they played like trash during the season and deserve the seed that they got.
That's like saying Gonzaga versus Wichita State this season before in 2013 was an unfair matchup for Gonzaga when Gonzaga was a number one seed and they had to play Wichita State in the second round and Wichita State beat Gonzaga.
No it wasn't. WSU played in a jelly soft conference. The first time they had to face adversity they lost.
Idk about Kentucky playing like trash that season but the tournament committee always makes Kentucky run the gauntlet to get to the Final Four. It's like that every season.
Thanks for making these games available on YT. We NCAA basketball fanatics appreciate it!
I remember watching this game live and when it was finished I said this is one of the top 5 NCAA games I’ve ever seen that still stands to this day heartbreaking loss for the Shockers! They went toe to toe with Goliath and didn’t flinch!
Pj Chapman I agree. This was an instant classic. Wichita was not only undefeated, they returned everyone from their 2013 final four team. The game was also played in St. Louis and there was probably about 65% wsu fans there. They were a very good team. This was one of Cals best wins.
The funny thing is "Goliath" was an 8 seed that year. What a joke.
One-off the best games I’ve seen from start to finish
Kentucky should have been a 4 seed.
@@brucetelfeyan seeds are not just based on how good a team does for the year, it's how good they do compared to every other team
there were a lot of good teams that year, all they needed was at least 28 better than them to be an 8 seed, and for that year that argument could be made that at least 28 performed better than them during the regular season
energy in this game was so crazy ... easily the best game of the tournament that year and a huge heartbreaker bc i loved that WS squad ... Cleanthony is just a monster
Then he was
They were really a great team. This game was fantastic.
@@theMermaidRhonda Brutal 4th foul call on VanVleet that put the Shockers in a tough spot.
Hey dont forget about van fleet now a has nba title ring
no kentucky vs Wisconsin was better
For my money, the best game of the entire 2014 tournament. Like watching a heavyweight fight with both fighters immediately giving right back just as good as they'd just taken all game long. Whether you were a Kentucky fan or not, there's no denying their run to the title game defeating Louisville, Michigan, & Wisconsin all in nail biters were also among some of the tournament's best games. But this game from the opening tip seemed to have a really special kind of aura surrounding it for both teams. It's just a shame this game was played in the round of 32 instead of as a regional final or a Final Four type game, because that's what it really seemed like to me anyway.
Us being a 8 seed that year was a blessing in disguise
That year the top seeds were the ones that got shafted. I knew we were much better than 8 and they got showed too.
Really wish James Young would have stayed at Kentucky. Dude was so clutch here
Rico Suave facts
No one stays at Kentucky
Might've been a good thing, but who knows? He was a flop in the NBA. Always helps to have another experienced player with some skills, though.
@@dalepress1581 Poythress, Cauley-Stein, Harrison twins stayed 2 seasons. That's just what's on the floor.
Reminds me of Joseph Forte from UNC in early 2000's. Really talented college player who should have stayed another year before leaving for the NBA.
This should have been a Final 4 or NC game, but the selection committee is just bad.
What a game. So many highlights. Cleanthony Early looked like a future star here
Just like Greg Anthony said, "this felt like a heavyweight battle".
Little did we know Van Vleet would be huge for the Raptors in a Finals win against the Warriors and go undrafted.
Yep
That raptors team got really lucky.
Skip Bayless it was really interesting to watch, best Finals I’ve seen in years
Skip Bayless lucky with picks and signings not with play on the court
I remember being soooo upset when the bracket came out and these two were lined up for the round of 32. A Kentucky fan but man did I love that WS squad as a basketball fan. In hindsight the game we got was worth it
One of the best games I've seen in my life
This was one of the best games ever for Kentucky Basketball 🏀💙 Go Big Blue Forever 🏀💙
Every time Wichita needed a 3 they drained it this game. I remember thinking without a doubt that Wichita would hit that shot at the end
I feel really bad shockers fans. Kentucky was very underseeded
upload Villanova vs UW-Milwaukee, no game footage anywhere on youtube so it would be cool to watch it
I was at this game. Super exciting the whole way. Felt for the shocker fans. Great group of fans. Really nice people.
Wesley Gordon except Gregg Marshall’s wife 😂
38:50
*Hype play of the game for Early & WSU!*
The commentator - "There isn't a better decision maker in America, than Fred Vanvleet!"
Good for this channel! Great job getting these games.
The committee should get the electric chair for seeding Kentucky as an 8 that year
This game was played with an intensity that you just don’t see on the first weekend. A legitimate Final Four caliber matchup that was neck and neck the entire way.
7 years ago and crazy how long the shorts was.
What a game. It was honestly an unfair matchup for Wichita going against one of the best 8-seeds of all-time, and everybody knew it. 2 amazing teams that happened to meet in the round of 32. Early could not be stopped. Ron Baker with 20 points and Van Vleet (who is making $43M/yr today, holy moly) some big assists and steals. But this Kentucky team was extremely well balanced despite really only being 7-deep. The Harrison twins came up huge in this one and the team made clutch FT's down the stretch. Julius Randle was and still is an absolute bull of a player.
I didn't plan on watching this tonight but I watched the whole thing haha.
Great win for my boys Kentucky basketball
Aaron Harrison & Julius Randle were BIG for Kentucky’s first two tourney games
Why Kentucky was the #8 seed in Wichita State's bracket (my thoughts)?
1. Kentucky by region was less than 200 miles away from Indianapolis (Midwest Region)
2. Wichita St played one SEC team during their 34-0 season (Tennessee) and by coincidence, the selection committee could match up teams with opponents from a conference they faced in non-conference play.
3. In the preseason, a lot of people were obsessively focused on Kentucky's size, athleticism and individual talent to where some thought they could dominate the regular season on that alone. Since Wichita St went undefeated, the committee added a wrinkle in their bracket to see if they could handle a tall and strong team such as UK.
4. In 2012, Wichita St was the #5 seed in Kentucky's bracket (South Region) and sometimes the committee depending on seeding could make some matchups happen sooner or later than in past brackets.
That was such a great game!
That was a great game 🏀
The felt like a Final Four game.
Fred van veleet is a NBA champion
Such a great game
I literally just watched this Saturday.
Kentucky Sports Radio reminded me of this game today. Glad I watched again
The fleet feet of Fred VanVleet #thedutchdestroyer
Big blue baby
Should have been at least an elite 8 game
Love this game I really hope they post Stanford vs Kansas that was one of my favorite upsets
Tough night for VanFleet (4 pts, 0-4 from 3) and Wessel (0 pts in 3 minutes). Those two were usually very dependable and fun to watch in the tourney but sadly not this night. WSU gets even a solid night from either of them and they probably win this game.
It’s crazy up until this tournament, Ron baker was the better player out of him and van vleet.....but when their Jr season started van vleet really took being a floor general to another level
Can we please get the final four game between wisonsin and UK from this year (we already have part 2)
i haven''t seen it, but the 2015 FF game vs Wisky is up!!!
Ironically, UK started 35-0 the vey next year
I love my Kentucky wildcats go big blue
Harrison was inbounds when that reff called his foot on the line you can clearly see he's inbound
Who would of thought FVV would later become an NBA champion and All Star
I miss going to the final four
Watch the final play, the side line out of bounds. Cleanthony Early was going to be wide open for a lob at the rim, but Marshall drew up a play for him to fade back out for some reason. Had the play been for Early to cut hard to the rim, they likely would've tied the game and gone to OT. I was rooting for UK as I picked them in my bracket here, but re-watching this, UK was extremely luck that Marshall drew the play the way he did.
Coach Nick of BBALLBREAKDOWN mentioned that sequence, noting how Early cut across made him look like a decoy. He also stated that the pass was a bit late and that it should have been made to where Vanvleet could have caught it at the three point line. How it was released allowed the defense (specifically Willie Cauley-Stein) to harass Vanvleet into the game ending miss.
10 years later, who would have thought that the best future NBA player from this game, other than Julius Randle, would have been Fred Van Fleet?
Not a big upset, actually the better team won
DanielSong39 it was a upset because Kentucky was the 8 seed and Wichita state was 1 seed and 35 -0
@@edwardkimakaballislifekim_578 I gave Wichita State about a 2 in 3 chance of winning the game, not that high for a 1 vs. 8 matchup
@@DanielSong39 ya, wichita was heavily overrated that year. They played like 2 power 6 schools before that and barely beat either. One of them was a bama team which ended with a losing season and the other was a decent tennesse team which was probably wichita's best win that season. it wasn't a surprise that the lost so early since kentucky was the best team they played all season, put them in any power 6 conference and they would have at least 5 losses
Really believe a healthy WCS would’ve been the difference in beating UConn for #9
Kentucky soared their way toward a National Championship game appearance
@Curtis Rupp I wish they beated UConn
@@nathanbrown3069 I really think that UK would've won the championship if Caulie-stein had not gotten injured!
The greatest run in NCAA tournament history in my opinion, but diminished by the fact UK lost in the championship. Still hurts till this day when I think of this team...
Man what is Calipari offense doing the last 8 min. There is no structure or system. Relying on his players to bail him out. When it comes to these x and o he get outcoached
2014 shockers... 2019 Raptors
.. 2022 Raptors!!!
Can we get the full of Georgia State-Baylor from 2015? Today is the 5 year anniversary, and Panther fans would love it.
That's coming - taking a while to get to all these. That's was a great moment.
Heyyyy thanks a lot! Was not expecting a response! Appreciate the hard work from you-y'all!
if we had focused and played this hard all season this team would’ve been way better. we would’ve been a juggernaut and would’ve likely won the whole thing. guess it’s easier to play hard when your draft stocks are on the line 🙃
Fred Vanvleet!!!
Noticed Gonzaga as an 8 seed then..... Seems about right these days.....🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Awful seeding. Kentucky being an 8 was atrocious. 2014 Wichita State is not a second round out kind of a team
Whita State vs. Kentucky this is an interesting contest 🤔 😳 👀 👍 an upset could happen !!!
Shocked the world
Jim Nance hates Kentucky
Jim Nance should stick with golf. Thats his speed.
back when Cal could coach
We beat a undefeated team then went undefeated in 2015 still did not win but made it farther then wichita
I really wanted Wichita to win :( they got a terrible draw here
GrubWarp they were 34-0 or something like that they honestly deserved any draw they got
@@groovexbl3469 wichita shouldn't have been playing a team as good as kentucky in the second round.
@@GrubWarp Kentucky didn't earn a higher seed, one ranked win, played mediocre in the SEC meanwhile the shockers cruise their way to a flawless season playing in a terrible Missouri valley conference they were just overrated
groovydw watch the highlights, I don’t think you’ll agree with the statement you made.
@@royalcity21 they might pass the eyeball test, but they also have to look good on paper to get a higher seed
Wildcats vs Shookers
Bad seeding this should of been elite 8 at least
me living in wichita crying...
I remember this game very clearly the committee did Wichita dirty in this matchup they didn't believe they were a number 1 seed smh
03/23/2014 - 10 years ago
Possibly my favorite UK game. UK was a #1 or #2 seed level team, but because of their struggles in the regular season, they got the #8 seed. Kind of felt bad for Wichita State, they got the short end of the stick having to play this UK team in the second round. This game is the epitome of the saying "Just get to the tournament"
@J Howard right. I think they lost around 9 games that year, but won the SEC tournament. Should've been ranked higher for sure
@@christophermitchell7903 they lost 10 games. During the season.
go cats
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Harrison twins zero.. Fred van vleet 100 million
I remember when this Kentucky team was supposed to be the best freshman class ever lol. Only one still in the NBA is Julius Randle.
This team made it to the Championships game and you don't recall the Duke team with Zion Willamason that everybody was saying the best class ever didn't make it to the final four. Your lol is a joke
ok so we’re all in agreement that most 5 star players that go to UK and Duke are massively overhyped so that TV networks can take advantage of the rabid fanbases?
Re watching this years later, I never realized how much of a wuss Baker was 😂
Kentucky got so many controversial fouls that went their way. Refs were pulling hard for Kentucky in this game.
cotton cleanyhiney early
how tf wichita go 35-0 🤣
Jeancco Missouri Valley the year after Creighton left
Going to be fun watching Ky in the NCAA tournament. Ohh, Corona virus, Never mind.
Paul Rochner how original!! Thought of that all by yourself didn’t you mate! Well done
Is anyone surprised Kentucky won ? 🤔
WIchita State was highly overrated lol!! Ron baker is sorry 😂😭😂😭
35 seconds was an eternity