It isn’t easy to play basketball under John Calipari at the University of Kentucky. In fact, life isn’t easy for anyone in that sort of spotlight and under that harsh a microscope. As a coach who is accustomed to redesigning a team-wide game plan and coaching young college players year after year, Calipari sees the patterns.
“If you demand a lot, you’ll get a lot. If you accept mediocrity, you’re getting it every single time, especially as a basketball coach and especially with young kids,” Calipari said at his press conference Thursday afternoon. “Now, you’ve got to raise the bar.