In the giddy aftermath of Kentucky’s 86-69 beatdown of then-No. 1 Tennessee on Saturday night, John Calipari was asked his feelings on seeing sophomore forward PJ Washington return to UK for a second year and thrive.
“What makes me happy is when I’m hearing people call me and say ‘Cal, he’s the most improved guy in the country,’” Calipari said.
Fact is, over the past eight games Washington has played like a First-Team All-American for the No. 4 Wildcats (21-4, 10-2 SEC).
Starting with UK’s victory over Mississippi State on Jan.