To hear coaches, the answer to every problem is always more time in the gym. Poor shooting? Lack of stamina? Breakup with girlfriend? The gym is the ever-ready trainer, therapist and friend.
But Kentucky’s coaches prescribed less time in the gym Friday. The hope is that there can be a long- and short-term benefit gained from staying off a basketball court during the current exhibition series in the Bahamas.
UK players, Coach John Calipari and invited guests went on a boat cruise to a neighboring island Friday.
Assistant coach Tony Barbee, who said he had gone on several such trips with previous teams, explained.