The easiest takeaway from the season-opening win vs. Morehead State is that this Kentucky team is really, really long and athletic. On offense, defense, and in transition, the Cats can simply do things that most teams cannot, a trademark of John Calipari’s best squads. Preston Spradlin, who spent five years on Calipari’s staff before going to Morehead State, knows what makes a good Kentucky team. After watching the Cats dismantle his Eagles 81-45, he thinks this group checks all the boxes.
“Yeah, I mean they’re crazy long,” Spradlin said. “They’ve got guys who are interchangeable who are going to meet you at the rim.