Last offseason Coach Cal openly talked about how badly he wants to revitalize his offense. Once an offensive mastermind with the dribble drive, Cal’s reputation took a bit of a hit last season with an atrocious offensive output for Kentucky.
Last season the Wildcats ranked 202nd in offensive efficiency, 193rd in points per game, and 216th in three-pointers attempted–something that absolutely had to change for a game that has grown into a shooter-friendly affair.
This offseason, Coach Calipari recognized that and got after it. At every camp stop, he has repeatedly told the new generation of hoopers “you don’t have to be an athlete anymore to excel in this game.