Adam Zagoria got a chance to talk to Mike Gilchrist’s coach Kevin Boyle, and he talked about the upcoming season and what he expects out of his star in his senior season.
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“Probably Mike’s best attribute is that he’s extremely coachable,” Boyle said. “He has a really great work ethic. Has a great motor, plays every possession.
“Things that he needs to continue to improve on. Obviously, he’s got to improve his range on his shot. He’s been working very hard on it and according to all sources, it’s gotten a lot better. The goal is to make him real consistent from 17-, 18-, 19-feet and for the following year for Kentucky to improve to that next spot to where he’s real consistent from three.”
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Coach Boyle also talked about why Mike missed most of the AAU circuit this summer.
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“I think it was good because one, he’s going into his senior year and you’re in a situation where you played internationally,” Boyle said. “That was a big commitment for your time, your energy and I think you get a little stale, a little worn out. And this is probably his last summer to be with his family a little bit more.
“And then after that if you’re at Kentucky or if you’re good enough right away to go to the NBA, if you’re gone, you’re going. So he was enjoying being a kid a little bit outside of basketball.”
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Mike will surely have a great senior season for St. Patrick, and I am looking forward to keeping up with him as the season rolls along. Mike will be a great Cat, and he will officially become one this Wednesday. Go Cats!!
