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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has ‘Courage’

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - photo by Walter Cornett | WildcatWorld.comBeing an 18-year-old, freshman forward is the youngest player on this year's basketball team.  But normally people wouldn't guess judging by his style of play. He has been described by head coach John Calipari with similar playing styles as 2010-11's DeAndre Liggins, but Calipari said he was at the level Liggins left upon entering college.  “I'm going to tell you this,” Calipari said. “If we need a free throw late in the game, I'm giving him the ball and letting him shoot it. He will make a free throw late because he's got that kind of courage.”

 

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