John Calipari and Wildcats preview Seton Hall

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesThe Kentucky Wildcats take on the Seton Hall Pirates at MSG this Saturday.

Ahead of the matchup, head coach John Calipari and several players met with media to preview the 2018 Citi Hoops Classic.

A big emphasis for Calipari and his young Cats right now is defense. He’s trying to get his team to crank up the intensity in that regard, something we saw in the second half of last week’s win over UNC Greensboro.

“We’re going every day. I’ve got the treadmill revved up. If anybody goes half speed, get on the treadmill. I’m not going to fight you. Just get over there,“ exclaimed Calipari. “If it becomes we’re in the middle of a drill and practice went from two…