Either Ben Howland is a master of coach speak or he really, really likes this Kentucky team. Yesterday, the Mississippi State coach spend a good chunk of his press conference raving about the Wildcats, specifically the “Big Four” of Ashton Hagans, Immanuel Quickley, Tyrese Maxey, and Nick Richards.
“They’re obviously a great team and really well-coached. A Hall of Fame coach [in John Calipari], excellent back court. I think [Ashton] Hagans is really special. He’ll be up for defensive player of the year. His hands are just lethal. He’s so good at anticipating and creating havoc with his defense on and off the ball.