Calipari and Kentucky are rolling along in the SEC. Even though they lost last night to South Carolina, I see a team that will be hard to handle in March. They almost seemed bored on Tuesday night against South Carolina.
We have to remember these guys are still just Freshman and they’re growing up. I believe there was a lack of leadership last night on the floor. Patrick Patterson is not acting like a leader this year and he’s stepping to the side too much. He needs to be more assertive and less lazy. In addition, I believe Patrick Patterson may need to stay another year in college before he leaves for the NBA.
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John Calipari probably feels a sense of relief after one loss. He’s had unrealistic expectations foisted upon him by UK fans and possibly himself. A tough SEC loss will drain the hot air balloon of UK basketball for a short time and help young players refocus on a season knowing they can lose if they don’t play their best games.
In the long run, this could all be beneficial. I’d rather a loss or two happen now than a loss in the NCAA tournament. I believe UK has a legitimate chance of winning an 8th NCAA Championship this year.
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Calipari and Kentucky are doing the right things. Coach Cal is a master because he always seems to set the right tone for his team. If you notice, he doesn’t yell at players when you think he should. Sometimes he does yell at them when people don’t think he should…He’s a psychologist on the court. That is the secret behind his real success and what sets him apart from many other coaches.
There is a reason so many great players want to play for him after they have a meeting. Leave it to Coach Cal. These guys will make a deep run in the tournament and have a great chance to win it all. They are really that good and they are getting a healthy dose of humility after last night’s tough loss.
