Six takeaways from Kentucky’s interview session previewing Tuesday night’s game at Ole Miss:
1. After “some guys backed up defensively” at Tennessee, assistant coach Tony Barbee said the UK players must regain their defensive edge at Ole Miss.
2. In recent games, Kentucky has not forced as many turnovers as it had in previous games. Barbee said forcing turnovers and scoring in transition were keys to UK’s success.
3. Although freshman Ashton Hagans must defend the opponent’s key player (the point guard) every game, that’s no excuse for poor play. Hagans and other UK players will have to face tough opponents on a regular basis on the next level, Barbee said.