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Kentucky Basketball Film Room: PJ Washington’s Bahamas trip displayed his new look and versatility

It’s rare that Kentucky head coach John Calipari minces words about his players. He’s not the kind of coach that’s going to beat around the bush about his players’ performances either.

That’s why Calipari calling PJ Washington “a grown man” after his four-game performance in the Bahamas perfectly summed up the sophomore quartet of games.

“He’s lost about 20 pounds and could lose another four or five,” Calipari said, via Darrell Bird of 247 Sports on Washington.

“He defends. He’s bouncy. He blocked a shot here and I don’t think he had a blocked shot last year.