John Calipari is hoping his young Kentucky Wildcats finally get the message after their latest lesson in what it takes to win. His team appeared to be progressing from a disappointing nonconference showing. Then came Saturday's loss to Texas A&M — Kentucky's first at home in Southeastern Conference play under Calipari.
The Wildcats (10-5, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) believe there's time to regroup and fulfill expectations of winning another league title, and Tuesday night's game against Tennessee (8-6, 0-2) offers a good opportunity to reboot.
Calipari hopes the 83-71 loss to the Aggies will finally help his young Wildcats squad “buy in” to his philosophy of being successful through commitment, hustle and trust — traits Kentucky has sporadically demonstrated this season.
Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter's Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.