Kentucky Players on Fixing Mental Game

0:00On March 8, Kentucky coach, Mark Pope, pointed to fatigue and a thin bench as reasons for his team struggles after a loss at Texas A&M earlier. This week, he noted that quick turnarounds, like Saturday to Tuesday games, have been tough all season with their limited roster. Player Andrea Gelovic sees it differently. When asked about the short schedules, he said everyone in college basketball faces the same pace, so that's not the real issue. Gelovic started on senior day against the gators, logging 21 minutes with seven points in four rebounds. He blamed some offensive disconnects on immatureity, where players get frustrated after going two or three minutes without the ball and start forcing shots. Things click for Kentucky, Gelovic added, when they play unselfishly with extra passes and moves that lead to open threes or layups. On defense, he stressed the need for more will and physicality to stop opponents from heating up. As the wildcats push forward, these player insights highlight the mental side of fixing their game.