LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari said freshman forward Cam'Ron Fletcher is back in Lexington with "a smile on his face" after being asked to step away from the team last week.
Calipari said the decision was made for disciplinary reasons and served as a "wake-up call" for Fletcher.
"I think the kid feels bad, but he had to have a wake-up call," Calipari said Monday. "I'm not doing it to prove a point. I discipline kids and not one of you ever know. Why this [time]? It went to a length that disciplining within wasn't working. But he's not a bad kid."
Cal's comments continued:
— Maggie Davis (@MaggieDavisTV) December 28, 2020
"I think the kid feels bad, but he had to have a wake up call... I'm not doing it to prove a point. I discipline kids and not one of you ever know. Why this [time]? It went to a length that disciplining within wasn't working. But he's not a bad kid." https://t.co/MlyNg7lqbs
Coach Calipari-Fletcher, his mother and coach talked to me on the phone. One thing I said how will you handle if you don’t play a minute this season. He had to have a wake-up call. He said he’s happy to be back.
— Keith Farmer (@KeithFarmer18) December 28, 2020
Fletcher has averaged two points on nine minutes per contest this season through six games.
