Bucky addressed Lane in the press conference. Didn't really give a reason, but confirmed it wasn't injury or disciplinary. On Vinson, it just seems Bucky picks some games as Vinson games and some as Fede games as that 3rd big.
I was surprised we did not see Lane at all. But his play has dipped lately. I am guessing the height and size advantage of Kentucky guards was also a factor.
I was thinking it was maybe a game where Bucky wanted him to step back and just watch. A moment to take it in and hopefully get out of his own head with a hard reset.
He was really good for us earlier this year but has struggled so much lately, a night off might be what he needs to come back refocused and clear headed.
I like the player but I'm not sure he can compete with this level of talent. His only help at this point is to limit the number of our turnovers. We can't give up a position that cannot score. We have to get 3 pointers from our guards.