We’re hours away from Kentucky and Missouri tipping off under the bright, mustard-yellowy lights of Mizzou Arena out in lovely Columbia, Missouri. The Cats need a win in a big way, and though they’re an underdog out in Las Vegas, there are keys to unlocking victory’s door.
Here are five keys on the key ring:
1. Don’t pass up good shots.
John Calipari is tired of yelling “SHOOT IT!” from the bench when his players pass up a good look. Shot selection came up so much in Monday’s practice, Calipari was still harping on it on Tuesday in the press conference with the media.