Already qualified for the GLOBL Jam final after their big victory against Canada on Thursday evening, the players of Kentucky did not let their guard down, however, on Saturday night against an African selection, on behalf of their third match at the GLOBL Jam in Toronto, and confirmed a clear round with style (104-92).
As usual for three games, it’s the veteran full-back Antonio Reeves (27 points at 8/11 behind the arc) who led the charge on offense for the Wildcats, well supported by the “all-around” qualities of the trio of “freshmen” DJ Wagner (18 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists), Justin Edwards (15 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals) and above all Reed Sheppard (18 points, 2 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 blocks), a real revelation of this tournament.
Impressive attacking potential
Collectively, this third game was Kentucky’s most successful offensively, and John Calipari’s squad finished the game with 104 points scored at 50% on shots (39/78), including 40% for winning shots (14/35). Behind the veteran Antonio Reeves, clearly brought to take the reins of the attack this season, the band of “freshmen” are all able to raise their level of play and therefore to raise the offensive ceiling of the team.
This match was therefore clearly a benchmark performance for these young Wildcats, who have undoubtedly become aware of their enormous collective potential, particularly in attack. Promising for the coming season.
” There was good energy, it was a good game. I liked their state of mind, because I wasn’t sure if they were going all out because we had already qualified for the final, whatever the result. », also appreciated John Calipari. ” But they were finally concerned. I saw a lot of good things. »
But before returning to Lexington to continue their summer preparation, the players of “Coach Cal” will play the final of the GLOBL Jam, tonight (02:00), against Canada, who will want to take revenge.
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