After a practice last week, Kentucky players watched a movie. Ashton Hagans was the leading man. John Calipari wore multiple hats: Producer, director, narrator and film critic.
The Wildcats were the good guys. North Carolina was the antagonist. This holiday film premiered at the United Center in Chicago.
Again and again, Hagans stole the ball. In all, his eight steals tied a program record.
After each theft, Calipari hit the pause button.
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