Ashton did not make the trip with us to Florida. He and I met a couple days ago and he asked to step away for a couple days for personal reasons. I support his decision. We are going to need him at 100% for the postseason.
I had a great meeting with
@H23Ash
. He had a wonderful season but he’s not satisfied. He said his desire was to come back and continue to grow and do some special things at Kentucky. That’s all I needed to hear. He’s ready for the challenge, and I’m all in with him.
Coach of the Year Candidates:
Rick Barnes
Chris Beard
John Beilein
Tony Bennett
Mark Few
Tom Izzo
Mike Krzyzewski
Chris Mack
Eric Musselman
Nate Oats
Matt Painter
Kelvin Sampson
Roy Williams
Steve Wojciechowski
Mike Young
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Couldn’t be more proud of the players and the staff and their will to win. As I walked off the court,
@H23Ash
said “We got this,” so I felt good walking off the court. Great win!!!
Whooooooole lot of friends and family members wanted to show
@H23Ash
some love after that one. Takes some guts to put on a performance like that in front of that crowd.
.
@H23Ash
is one of 10 semifinalists for the Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year. He’s been one of the main keys behind our transformation into one of the best defensive teams in the country.
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The Portland Trail Blazers are signing Ashton Hagans on a 10-day contract, sources tell ESPN. He's been playing for the Blazers' Remix G League affiliate in Portland.
Happy birthday to
@H23Ash
, who turns 20 today! Really proud of the work Ashton has put in this summer. He's on a mission! Birthday brownies when Ellen and I return, although I'm not sure Ashton is going to want to eat too many with the transformation he's made with his body. LOL!
The Portland Trail Blazers are signing G Ashton Hagans on a two-way contract, sources tell ESPN. Hagans — undrafted out of Kentucky — was a G League All-Star for the Rip City Remix.
"We can say there are better point guards in the country, but you gotta tell me who you're talking about,"
🗣
@UKCoachCalipari
said it about
@H23Ash
👏 |
#BBN
#TGT
Beware when
@H23Ash
is guarding you. There’s a good chance he’s coming for that ball. He’s definitely not letting you near the hoop. He was named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year by the league’s coaches and to the SEC All-Defensive Team.
My new nickname for
@H23Ash
is the Peach State Pickpocket. The dudes hands and anticipation are incredible. You but the ball near him and he will take it. His floor game is alao at a high level.
@KentuckyMBB
.
@H23Ash
knew he was ready for this, but the world took notice when Roy Williams called him "the most dominating player in the game" after tormenting the Tar Heels into eight steals. Who wants next?
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Happy birthday to
@H23Ash
! Pound for pound one of the best on-ball defenders I have ever coached! Battles on every possession offensively and defensively!!!
#LaFamilia
This journey been a long one and tough one at the same time ! I was raised to never give up ! No matter how hard it get ! We not done yet ! GodDid !
#Ripcity