ESPN Senior NBA writer Chad Ford talks about Kentucky’s depth for the upcoming season.
Andy Katz also talks about the depth Kentucky has in his latest article.
That Kentucky has a wealth of talent isn’t a news bulletin, but coach John Calipari said Friday his roster is so deep that he plans on using two five-man units to start the 2014-15 season.
John Calipari points out that his players have bought into the idea of playing on distinct units. “We’re trying to do something never done in college basketball,” Kentucky’s coach said.“We didn’t have the players last year to do this,” Calipari told ESPN.com. “We will have two 5-on-5 platoons and a guard sub and a big sub, and that puts you at 12. You’re working to get in the top 10. It means we have to play faster and have to press more. Who those two groups will be is going to unfold.”
Calipari said he will mix and match the groups of five depending on situations. His stable of potential pro talent: Karl-Anthony Towns, Aaron Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Willie Cauley-Stein, Trey Lyles, Marcus Lee, Tyler Ulis, Alex Poythress, Dakari Johnson and Devin Booker.
Read Kentucky’s plan: Two five-man units by clicking here.
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