The Kentucky Wildcats have climbed to No. 5 in the newest AP college basketball poll on the heels of a dominating win over Kansas at historic Allen Fieldhouse.
But while some were ready to hit the panic button after an early December road loss at Notre Dame, UK John Calipari never blinked, gaining more confidence each day after watching his team go through its practice routine at the Joe Craft Center.
Calipari, who recently won his 800th game as a college coach, told Tom Leach on Monday night’s radio show that this year’s team is as good as any he’s had on the practice court.