We’ve heard from the team during this year’s basketball media day and during a few pre-season press availabilities. However, Friday night was the first time media members had a real opportunity to get the players’ genuine reactions following a game inside Rupp Arena – even if it was just a scrimmage.
Unsurprisingly, the mini press conferences reinforced something we’ve known about this roster for a while – they know how to talk. That sounds simple in theory. However, as someone who’s done plenty of these post-game interviews with young players who either struggle responding under the camera’s spotlight or simply don’t enjoy talking to the media, it was clear this group is different.