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Kenny Payne is “pushing” Nick Richards this week, but that’s why you come to Kentucky

If you have ears that are even relatively functioning, you’ve heard how loud John Calipari gets during games. Whether it’s directed at his players, the referees or even the student section, Coach Calipari knows how to make some noise. But what fans don’t typically get to witness is how the coaching staff operates during practices.

Earlier this week, assistant coach Kenny Payne gave fans some insight into how he motivates players to reach their full potential at Kentucky.

“Why did you come to this institution? Why did you trust John Calipari, Kenny Payne, John Robic, Tony Barbee and Joel Justus?