John Calipari writes a letter to each returning and new player of what he expects for the summer and the upcoming season.
You really need to read it to understand how much Cal wants to bring these guys into a family environment.
He wants them to make every one else better, share the basketball, and be your brother’s keeper.
He also speaks about 3 key elements to make next season like no other:
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We must understand that no game is more important than another when you chase greatness. Samford is just as important as Duke! We are also the biggest game on everyone’s schedule, so we must be prepared for [U]every[/U] game.
Unselfishness must permeate throughout our program. Personal glory must be sacrificed for team success. All boats will rise with the tide. (As we win and dominate, every player benefits – 15 players drafted in the last 3 years.)
Our leaders must serve the team and lead by example on and off the court! If we are to win every game, it will be because of our team leaders will drive our team that way.
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Most fans will probably disagree about the Duke/Samford statement, but you can agree that every game is as important as the next and a win is a win, and more importantly a loss is a loss.
Here is the[URL=”http://www.coachcal.com/14561/2012/05/letter-players/”] link to the entire letter[/URL], which is written to Kyle Wiltjer, but is the same letter sent to all of the 2011-12 Kentucky Wildcats. Enjoy!!
