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Cal Worried About His Team

Posted: Mar 5, 2010 5:34 AM by Mary Jo Perino
Updated: Mar 5, 2010 5:34 AM

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After the win at Georgia, where the Cats looked especially impressive in the second half, Coach Cal still has some lingering concerns.

Okay, they may be a lot more than that.

Cal is worried about how his players, especially the freshman, are handling things right now. He says it's fine for the regular season, but tournament time is a different story.

"We've just got so much growing up to do. I'm really worried on that front," said Calipari.

"I'm just worried that if we're not changing right now, we're going to be going into that big tournament where we are and it's worrisome to me."

As for senior day festivities on Sunday, Ramon Harris, Perry Stevenson and Mark Krebs have all earned the right to be honored. But they aren't the only ones likely to be saying goodbye to Rupp.

John Wall, Demarcus Cousins and Patrick Patterson would shock everybody if any of them decided to return. Patterson may participate in the senior day ceremony because he is graduating. As for Wall and Cousins, we don't know. It may be their final game in Lexington, but they probably won't be included in the festivities.

"We don't know. With this lockout looming, maybe they all come back," Calipari joked.

"Each situation is different, but I'll sit down and be honest with every one of them and tell them what I think. In most cases you know what I'm going to say."

Calipari has said he would wrestle John Wall if he said he wanted to come back. He may feel the same way about Patterson and Cousins.

As for Wall, the likely number one pick in the draft, we all know he's gone. Still, he wants to appear as though his mind isn't made up.

"College is a great experience. To have a chance to play with a great coaching staff, and the fans at Kentucky make you want to come back. It's a once in a lifetime to have a team with this talent and have a chance to do something great so I'm just enjoying it while it lasts and I'll make the decision after the whole season's over," said Wall.

Topics: John Calipari, Kentucky basketball, John Wall

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