Completing college basketball’s Final Four puzzle is impossible without the right pieces. Those pieces must be correctly aligned to work together and create a masterpiece. John Calipari’s 2022 Wildcats have learned how to stand out by fitting in with the team. Instead of soaking in the limelight as the star, each is shining bright in their defined role.
In the not so distant past, Calipari latched onto the phrase “position-less.” It was catchy, and helped bring in five-star players that did a little bit of everything. Instead of being great at one thing, the position-less players just did everything okay, producing lackluster results.