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March Madness: Kentucky Basketball’s 5 Keys to success

By Frank Spencer

Sep 15, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De Aaron Fox (0) guard Malik Monk (5) and guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) during Kentucky media day at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 15, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De Aaron Fox (0) guard Malik Monk (5) and guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) during Kentucky media day at Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Gainesville, FL, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) reacts as he drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the second half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Florida Gators defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 88-66. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

John Calipari’s squad inlcudes four freshman and a sophomore in their starting lineup. Leadership is key when organizing the youth.

Isaiah Briscoe is the lone returning player in John Calipari’s lineup. Briscoe is the proud owner of just the third triple-double in program history. Beginning the season, fans got to see a brand new Isaiah. Improved free throw shooting, rebounding, layup efficiency and a mid-range jumper were some tools Briscoe entered the 2016-2017 season.

Kentucky lacks leadership no matter what combination of players are on the floor. Isaiah Briscoe finds himself on the floor more than any returning player from last season. To be a leader, you must practice what you preach. To be honest, it gets old watching Briscoe drive to the basket one-on-four, and throwing up a flair of a layup attempt that ends up a missed opportunity turnover. Isaiah is the leader of this team, like it or not. Malik Monk is the super star, and De’Aaron Fox is the floor general, but watch a game and see who is doing the talking during the in-game huddles. Hint, hint…its No. 13.

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