Green was already riding high after his performance in UK’s win over Virginia Tech. In a game the Cats trailed for much of the first half and remained within a single score for most of the second half, Green finished with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting, including two critical baskets down the stretch.
He also chipped in five assists vs one turnover, but what Green said after the game was what really endeared him to UK fans. For a Christmas present he’s getting for the Big Blue Nation, Green says a win over the Louisville Cardinals is coming:
A fan yells to Quade Green, "beat Louisville" to which he responds with a smile, "Oh yeah, we'll beat Louisville.