{"id":10649,"date":"2023-07-15T22:11:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T03:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=10649"},"modified":"2023-07-15T22:11:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-16T03:11:38","slug":"john-calipari-shares-his-thoughts-following-team-usa-win-over-bal-select","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/john-calipari-shares-his-thoughts-following-team-usa-win-over-bal-select\/","title":{"rendered":"John Calipari shares his thoughts following Team USA win over Bal Select"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kentucky<\/a><\/strong> head coach John Calipari<\/a><\/strong> has been busy coaching the Wildcats at the GLOBL Jam in Canada<\/a>. The Wildcats are representing Team USA in the tournament, and they moved to 3-0 on Saturday afternoon, punching their tickets to Sunday evening\u2019s gold medal game. They defeated Bal Select from Africa, 104-92<\/a><\/strong>, in a game that was closer than the final score indicates. Following the win, Calipari spoke with one of the reporters on the floor.<\/p>\n

Check out the interview below. You can also see the transcribed version below the interview.<\/p>\n

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“It was a good win\u2026this was a hard game.”<\/p>\n

John Calipari after Team USA’s victory over Bal Select. @KentuckyMBB<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/6YIjJeX1KG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CBS Sports College Basketball (@CBSSportsCBB) July 15, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

John Calipari shares his postgame thoughts<\/h2>\n

\u201cWell, we had foul trouble. Africa played really well. They posted. They shot the ball better than they had in this tournament. Got us in foul trouble. Outrebounded us. And we found a way,\u201d Calipari began<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe thing I kept talking to \u2019em about, our team. The moment. These shots are the moment. These are the ones that put you over. D.J. [Wagner]<\/a><\/strong> had \u2019em, Antonio [Reeves]<\/a><\/strong> had \u2019em, Tre [Mitchell]<\/a><\/strong> had \u2019em. I\u2019ll go right down the line. They made plays to keep this in double digits and they were big plays, big shots. Reed [Sheppard]<\/a><\/strong> did it. Played great. You know it was a good win\u2026.It was a hard game,\u201d the Kentucky head man said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He wasn\u2019t kidding about Antonio Reeves, who drilled eight three-pointers on the night, leading all UK scorers with 27 points. D.J. Wagner poured in 18 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and dished out five assists. <\/p>\n

The Wildcats have been spending some time recently at Drake\u2019s mansion<\/a><\/strong>, practicing and enjoying some leisure time.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were at Drake\u2019s yesterday and we were swimming doing fun [stuff]. And we already know we\u2019re in the gold medal game. This was a hard game. But they performed. I was proud of them,\u201d Calipari said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the focal point going into the gold medal game? <\/p>\n

\u201cJust mindset. Again, I don\u2019t know. Whoever we play, I imagine they\u2019re going at us in the post, I would say,\u201d Calipari continued<\/a>. \u201cBut we knew that. I thought today coming in, we\u2019d have some trouble. I thought Jordan did great again. Just didn\u2019t have enough energy, but you know, I knew that would happen. Because of yesterday, already here, let\u2019s play\u2026.But it was a good win.\u201d<\/p>\n

Team USA will face the winner of the Germany vs. Canada game. Germany and Canada will face off on Saturday night, July 15th. The gold medal game will be played on Sunday, July 16th from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. <\/p>\n

For more information on the GLOBL JAM, check out this link here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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