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Calipari says Maxey is one of the best players in the country. Now, he has to play like it

Tyrese Maxey has shown off some impressive skills this season; he’s shown he makes key plays down the stretch and thrives in big moments and underneath bright lights. He scored 26 points in his very first collegiate game and earned 27 points in the Cats’ overtime victory over Louisville. Against Georgia on Tuesday night, Maxey recored just seven points, while adding five rebounds, three assists and a steal in 31 minutes.

According to Coach John Calipari, it was “just okay,” and that’s happening far too often for the coach’s liking.

“Tyrese, it was one of those games.