Is Kentucky’s John Calipari now the Jimbo Fisher of college basketball? Like Fisher’s Texas A&M, most concerns center around Kentucky’s offensive style, or lack thereof, writes DanaONeilWriter. Their offense is 'archaic' says one coach.
are all transfers. Granted, all but Reeves are at least two years into their Kentucky tenure , but mix in Tshiebwe’s preseason absence due to injury, and there’s a clear lack of connectedness on this year’s roster. “You got guys not knowing what plays they’re running,’’ one coach says. “And you don’t have any leaders that you grew. That’s some of it. Not all of it, but definitely some of it.’’
For the past two seasons, at least, the identity has been pretty clear: get the ball to Tshiebwe. “Tshiebwe is an oak tree,’’ one coach says. Another laughed as he lamented going over and over the scout on Tshiebwe only to watch as his players did everything right and still couldn’t stop the big man. “What can you do?” he says. “Just yell, ‘Try harder.’”
Coaches question whether some are good enough. Wheeler’s lack of scoring and outside shooting doesn’t make him enough of a threat to keep defenses honest, and Reeves, at least in some people’s opinions, shoots too much . They wonder if others are in the proper position. “Last year, Washington and Grady could stretch the floor and create lanes for guys,’’ one coach says. “But Toppin isn’t talented enough to be like a dude.
Back when Davis won player of the year and a national title, five players averaged double figures and none more than 14.7 points per game. Doron Lamb’s ability to knock down 3s kept defenses honest on the perimeter, and Marquis Teague’s savvy in directing the loaded offense kept everyone happy. This season, Calipari has flipped the lineup repeatedly. Ware played 30 minutes against Missouri and just 14 two games ago against UCLA.
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