A common misconception that you see and hear nationally, and even amongst Kentucky fans at times, is that Coach Calipari falls short in terms of in-game “X’s and O’s” coaching decisions. The average fan sees other teams in the SEC run more obvious set plays and they can mistake that as better coaching. However, as a former college basketball coach myself for five seasons, I can say that “over-coaching” can be just as detrimental to a team’s success as the alternative. Coach Calipari definitely has a lighter playbook than a lot of his peers, but he instills core principals in his offensive game plan and then gives his talented players the freedom to play within those guidelines.
Inside the Play: Diamond/Baseline Runner
