By LARRY VAUGHT
One reason John Calipari wanted to add Julius Mays to this year’s roster was his shooting ability, which has made him UK’s top 3-point shooter and best clutch shooter —something that has not surprised Calipari.
“He’s not afraid to miss tough shots, the game-crunch shots. He’s not afraid to miss them, and that’s how you have to be able to play. And he’s made a bunch of ‘em. He’s really helped us. Our team’s playing better. We’re now going on the road in a hostile environment and this will be the next test for us. Where are we? How far have we come?” Calipari said Friday.
“I think we’re good right now, because everybody – you start focusing on the guys you have as a coach and as players. We’re just trying to say, ‘Hey, let’s get in here and help each other.’ So I think we’re in good shape there.”
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Thank goodness for Uncle Julius! I’m not sure where this team would be without him.
After some in the media have anointed Mays the post Nerlens MVP, he comes out and has a bad game. I do think he has improved his game, since the first of the year, but the mvp tag was ridiculous. With my blue tinted goggles on, I thought the refs let the Hogs play physical, while having a quick whistle against the Cats. The guards, a three year sophomore and a transfer senior, wilted under the pressure. Guard play has been spotty, this season.