UNC's speed will test Cats' transition defense
Posted Nov 18, 2008
After struggling with pace against Virginia Military Institute, Kentucky faces the uncomfortable proposition of light speed at North Carolina. "They're faster than VMI," UK Coach Billy Gillispie said of the Tar Heels. "I didn't think VMI was fast from one end to the other. They shot it fast. "As far as speed with athletes, it's not comparable." Point guard Ty Lawson triggers North Carolina's transition game.
(Lexington Herald-Leader)
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