Associate head coach Kenny Payne took over the pre-Alabama press conference for John Calipari today, and, as always, had some great insight into what has been a transformational period for this Kentucky Basketball team. What does this group need to do to become a championship-caliber squad? Here’s Payne’s recipe.
Ashton Hagans: Be a “pest”
The freshman guard has flourished in recent weeks, assuming ownership at the point guard position and creating havoc for opposing squads. For Kentucky to go far, Payne said Hagans cannot let up.
“He has to be a pest defensively. He has to get people shots.