Michael Kidd Gilchrist at UK will become an all time fan favorite. This kid is Chuck Hayes, but with more talent. His no B.S. playing style is fun to watch and honestly, refreshing in today’s “me first” culture.
I’ve seen him dive for more loose balls than some UK players I watched over a four year period. Coach Calipari can’t say enough about the guy. He just raves about his play every time someone asks him about Kidd Gilchrist.
He grew up in New Jersey and he’s already played in tough competition within the AAU circuit and other high school tournaments. I don’t think the spotlight of Rupp Arena bothers him until a microphone is shoved in his face after a game. He freezes up a little when surround by a pit of journalists. To me, this demonstrates more of his humility that translates onto the floor. We love “Kidd Vicious” at UK and I hope he can stay more than one season.
How will he play amongst other UK stars? We’ll see, but so far the guy is smiling more than most players and he could care less if he starts in a game. He is plain having fun and we know you can be successful at anything in life if you are absorbed into the moment and having fun while you do it. This is the secret behind great players like Michael Kidd Gilchrist at UK. They simply love what they do and they want to be there more than other players.
I can’t wait to see how far his blue collar work ethic can help propel UK far into the NCAA tournament. Hopefully we can watch Coach Cal in the gang cut down some nets. UK fans deserve it. More importantly, UK haters deserve it even more.
