This enigma is a tough one to figure out, unlock EJ Montgomery and these Wildcats are close to unstoppable. People said it last year, and the point holds true to this day. The problem with that? He has seen little to no progression, even halfway through his sophomore year.
Of EJ, Calipari said:
“EJ, it’s really important. We’re trying to the anxiety of ‘How am I playing? What am I doing?’ gone and have him stay in the moment. The thing for him is, conditioning, and then some toughness. We want him to get where he wants to get bumped.