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John Calipari Gives SEC A Call

Reported By Jerry Tipton:

During an appearance on Monday’s SEC coaches’ teleconference, John Calipari spoke of possible neutral site games for Kentucky in future seasons.

He noted the consideration given games in dome stadiums in Indianapolis, St. Louis and Atlanta. Plus he talked about neutral site games in Nashville, Louisville and New York.

Here are the particulars Calipari mentioned:

– Possible games against Indiana alternating in Louisville and Indianapolis.

– A game against Memphis in Nashville.

– Games against Ohio State alternating in Louisville and Cincinnati.

– A game against Kansas in St. Louis.

– A game against “some of the best teams” in either New York or Atlanta.

To play such a schedule requires a strong roster, Calipari said. The UK coach suggested that the incoming freshman class will not have any academic problems and will be eligible.

Calipari noted how point guards John Wall and Eric Bledsoe, whose competition for playing time could potentially cause a problem, were getting along well. Big man DeMarcus Cousins was a “big teddy bear,” the UK coach said.

Kentucky Mr. Basketball Jon Hood had become a popular figure among his teammates.

“I love the attitude,” Calipari said of the freshmen. ” ‘Let’s try to win all the games.’ “