Eye On College Basketball Jayden Quaintance changes Kentucky's season, St. John's in trouble, Duke blows it vs. Texas Tech, Houston still a title contender, Ed Cooley suspended
Dec 22, 2025
Jayden Quaintance's emergence revitalizes Kentucky's season as they decisively win against St. John's. Duke faces a shocking collapse against Texas Tech, leading to their first loss. North Carolina narrowly survives Ohio State, aided by impressive freshman Caleb Wilson. Meanwhile, Houston showcases their title potential with a dominant performance against Arkansas. The podcast also dives into the controversies surrounding head coach Ed Cooley's suspension and reflects on other notable coaching issues in the league.
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Quaintance Transforms Kentucky's Look
- Jayden Quaintance's return immediately changed Kentucky's on-court profile and spacing.
- When he, Jalen Lowe and Mohamed Diabate played together, Kentucky outscored St. John's 45-26 and looked like a top-10 team.
Lineup Timing Changed The Game
- Kentucky's best one, four and five had not played together until late in the St. John's game.
- From that 16:07 mark they flipped the game and dominated the second half.
St. John's Ceiling Tied To Point Guard
- St. John's preseason hype hasn't materialized and point guard issues loom as a ceiling.
- Rick Pitino called the roster 'mediocre' and admitted recruiting misses at the position.