Kentucky coach John Calipari breaks down a win over Auburn. Jon Hale, Louisville Courier Journal
AUBURN, Ala. – As Tyler Herro stepped to the free-throw line with the chance to give Kentucky the lead with 24.1 seconds remaining at Auburn, his mind was clear.
“I was like, ‘These are good,’” Herro said. “I feel like I’ve put in a lot of hours, so I know the same muscle memory. I knew that I was going to make it.”
Even after Herro had tied the game at 80 with his first free throw and Auburn coach Bruce Pearl called a timeout to set up the Tigers’ next play and possibly ice Herro at the line, the freshman guard had no trouble nailing the second free throw to give Kentucky a one-point lead.