LEXINGTON – John Calipari has made no secret that whoever defends best will have the inside track to the final two spots in Kentucky basketball’s starting lineup.
After allowing Kentucky Wesleyan to shoot 56.3% from the field in the second half of a 95-72 exhibition win Friday, it is fair to say that battle remains ongoing.
"I told them after the game, 'If you can play interior defense, you're going to play for us,'" Calipari said. "So you want to play? Play interior defense. I know Oscar (Tshiebwe) was out. ... But it doesn't matter.