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John Calipari used video of Nick Saban speech as motivation for Kentucky vs. Alabama
By Adam Spencer
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John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats were without starting guards Sahvir Wheeler and TyTy Washington on Saturday when No. 25 Alabama came to Rupp Arena.
Without their star backcourt combo, the Wildcats still rolled to a 90-81 win over the Crimson Tide.
So, how did Calipari motivate his team for the big game on Saturday? Well, he took some inspiration from legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban, it appears:
John Calipari says he showed team a tape of Nick Saban "talking about being ready for opportunity." #BBN #ukbasketball #RollTide
— John Clay (@johnclayiv) February 19, 2022
The message? You don’t know when your opportunities are going to come, so you’d better keep yourself ready and prepare like you could be called on in a key moment in any game.
Clearly, it worked, as Kentucky picked up a big win. Now, the Wildcats are only a game behind Auburn for the lead in the SEC regular-season standings.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
