He proved his critics from high school and AAU wrong who questioned his ability to succeed at a high collegiate level. Now after being drafted fifth overall in the NBA draft after his first season at Kentucky, DeMarcus Cousins looks to show those who doubted him that he will succeed in the NBA.
Cousins was in Lexington on Thursday for Coach Cal's pro camp. Cousins spoke to reporters after the camp and described to Kentuckysports.com how he felt he played in the summer league this month. "I started off pretty strong, but the way I ended was pretty bad." he said. "I made a lot of mistakes out there, a lot of rookie mistakes. I've got a lot of stuff I've got to improve on, but I believe I played pretty decent."
DeMarcus averaged a double double in the summer league and was voted player of the month. Some in the media and NBA left the summer session saying that Cousins may be the best player in the draft. Yet that was odd to DeMarcus because several of those who praised him now where the ones who was questioning his maturity level before the draft. In typical Boogie fashion, Cousins had a message for those people. "Make up your mind,'' Cousins said. "You either love me or you hate me.''
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Former UK players Scott Padgett, and Tony Delk impressed UK assistant coach John Robic in their limited coaching roles this past season. The hard work the two put in despite being limited in what they were able to do paid off. Padgett landed an assistant job for Manhattan, while Delk interviewed for the WKU position.
Ten years ago this week finds Kentucky looking for a new assistant coach as Shawn Finney was named head coach at Tulane. Kyle Macy, UK legend and then head coach of Morehead State, had a suggestion for how his alma mater should fill the vacancy. Macy suggested UK hire a young, former player to impress recruits and relate to current players.
