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Posted by eleem (Member # 884) on 02-23-2015, 07:00 PM:

John Calipari was a cheerful man on today’s SEC Coaches Teleconference, telling reporters that he’s very pleased with his team right now. “Kids have been great. They’re responding,” Cal said. “We’re getting closer to having every player be the best version of themselves.”

Cal said that Kentucky is on “warp speed” in player development, singling out Karl Towns and Andrew Harrison for their progress. “You’re talking about a big man with skills,” Cal said of Karl. “Within two, three years when he gets weight in his butt and thighs, oh my gosh.”

Just gonna leave that one right there, Cal. Now, about Andrew… “When Andrew plays where he’s attacking the lane, he’s a totally different player,” Cal said. “As good as any guard in the country.”

After his recent run, how could you argue?

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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-23-2015, 07:59 PM:

Cal has to be really excited to see his Cats playing so well and getting even better by the game.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 02-23-2015, 09:50 PM:

It's just about time to start peaking!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-24-2015, 12:30 PM:

If we can get better stat-wise from our last game against Auburn we are going to be one scary team.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 02-24-2015, 08:40 PM:

I think we can be that scary team!!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-24-2015, 08:48 PM:

We sure have the talented player's and even better is our depth. We have qualified back up's at least 2 deep in every position.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 02-24-2015, 09:38 PM:

Foul trouble hasn't been a concern all season long now!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-24-2015, 09:42 PM:

Foul trouble has not even close to being a factor in any game. Our depth is one of our best allies.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 02-24-2015, 10:00 PM:

Our defense has been another

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-24-2015, 10:02 PM:

MH, I think you forgot to finish the sentence.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 02-25-2015, 04:57 AM:

Ally

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-25-2015, 01:21 PM:

Our defense has been a big part of our offense and has started a whole lot of fast breaks.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 02-25-2015, 06:00 PM:

It's actually our best offense, Fast break points!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-25-2015, 06:49 PM:

Can't argue with that, when we run we are tough to beat.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 02-25-2015, 06:51 PM:

That's why I always hope teams chose to run with us!

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-25-2015, 10:42 PM:

I just hope we keep pressure on whoever we play and run them to death! Our depth is our biggest ally!

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 02-26-2015, 06:07 AM:

I think that's the thing that amazes me most. When an opponent decides they want to run with us. REALLY? You do realize what the challenge is, right?

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-26-2015, 12:06 PM:

I think Arkansas will try and run with us on Saturday. They average 80 points a game to our 74.7

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-26-2015, 12:08 PM:

They also have attempted 540 3 pointers compared to our 455. So they aren't afraid to shoot the 3.

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 02-26-2015, 12:14 PM:

Where we have the big advantage is our rebounding and big men down low. It also helps we are playing at home and w look to have another double digit win.