It might not have been evident to the fans who stood around in the heat to watch Kentucky’s open practice on Saturday.
But Coach Mark Stoops says in just two practices back with the Cats, he can see it in almost every interaction on the field.
“You always want a team that’s player-led, and you’re starting to see a lot of that,” Stoops said to the media after UK’s annual Fan Day in the morning followed by two hours of a standard, pre-pads practice.
This summer, team leaders went beyond what normal team leaders do, creating an environment where every player — including freshmen and newcomers — was able to improve.