Turning point? John Calipari says UK's win over Auburn could unleash historic finish to season
Kentucky picked up a satisfying victory on Saturday with an 82-80 win over Auburn in Rupp Arena as the Wildcats poured on an offensive display not seen much this season.
After the game, coach John Calipari doubled down on the potential for his team despite the season which has resulted in a 6-13 record to date, including 5-7 in the SEC.
“We can do whatever we want to do,” Calipari told the media. “We’re good enough to play with anyone in the league, and we’re good enough to get beat by anybody in the league. … This team is fighting for the university, for the state, for the athletics department. They haven’t given up one bit, and neither has this staff.”
It was a historic offensive showing. This was the first time that UK made at least 10 3-pointers in consecutive games since February 6th through 20th, 2016, when they made at least 10 3-pointers in 5 consecutive games, per Corey Price. They finished 11-for-24 from 3-point range.
As defiant as ever, Calipari said he believes there is plenty of potential yet to accomplish for this team.
“I want this team to finish and be something people talk about for the next 20 years,” he said.
The Cats were led by Isaiah Jackson, who had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Brandon Boston, Jr., who added 17 points and Keion Brooks Jr., who had 12 points off the bench.
H/T Jeff Drummond, John Clay.
With respect to Auburn, they didn’t just beat Gonzaga on the road.
Uh…..ok. The SEC tournament has never been a favorite of Calipari. Favored doing away with it. Now irony steps in. IF the tourney is played, it will be there only chance to make any kind of post season by winning the tourney. It is not a foregone conclusion that it will be played. Right now the projection is six SEC teams in the NCAA. If the Covid isnt much better next month, without fans, it may be pointless. And IF the NIT is played, would they consider a losing record just because its Kentucky?
He is quite delusional. I’m not drinking that Kool-aid.
He’s right, I see it also. A NIT Championship.
Kentucky came out in the second half and made all their shots. Got more aggressive defensively too. Just overall took the momentum. But we came back in the end. I believe it was a 14 pt lead by KY we erased. Really just came down to a few questionable shots taken by Cooper, some calls by the refs, Kentucky draining some unlikely 3’s. Thor was really clutch in the end too. All that being said I don’t see the tide turning for you Kentucky
Given that your coach is a serial liar and cheater and has AU headed for probation, notwithstanding your “see-imposed” ban, maybe you should stick to pigskin prognostications.