John Calipari spoke about Tai Wynyard, who as you can see is on campus, during his pre-Ohio State press conference.
Look who's on campus, #BBN! @WynyardTai pic.twitter.com/kVo8QqNXaD
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) December 17, 2015
Cal was asked if Wynyard would play immediately and he made it sound if he is on the bench he might just play.
“Well, I had Joe Kleine when I was with the New Jersey Nets. We made the big trade. And Joe wanted to see me, and I got into the arena a little bit late. I said, ‘Joe, let me do the board and then I’ll talk to you.’ And then I didn’t get a chance to talk to him and a trainer came in and said, ‘Should I give him a uniform?’ ‘Give him a uniform.’ And literally, he just walked in the arena, give him a uniform. And we’re playing the game. And Joe Kleine, he’s been in the league for 12 years. I mean, come on. So I looked and I said, ‘Joe, why don’t you get in there?’ And it’s in the second half. ‘Get in there and play some.’ So he walks up to me and he says, ‘Hi, by the way, I’m Joe Kleine.’ He shook my hand and then he went in the game. So, I might.”
Cal also spoke about the New Zealander’s arrival on campus and how excited he was to finally be in Lexington.
“He was so excited. He was hitting his leg. We hugged. He was happy to be here. He flew overnight, you know, to get here. It’s just, you know, he just wants to be a part of it. I don’t know what that will mean right away or what it will mean this year. But, you know me, if he’s going to help us win he’ll be on that floor.”
I can’t help but think Cal will find a way to play Wynyard this season. I don’t think he is the savior or anything for the frontcourt, but if he can help the physicality and can give some strong minutes off the bench I am all for it.
But, I also think Isaac Humphries could do the same thing.
