Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey, the former UK standout, expects Patrick Patterson to play when Kentucky plays the Razorbacks on Saturday.
Speaking on the SEC coaches’ teleconference, Pelphrey said he would prepare his team for Patterson. He also noted the big difference Patterson can make.
“Oh, I think he’s great,” Pelphrey said. (Listen to Pelphrey)
Pelphrey noted how fundamentally sound Patterson posts up on offense and the UK big man’s size, strength and athleticism.
Plus, Patterson puts those attributes to use. “His warrior-like approach to the game,” Pelphrey said. “Patterson is one of my favorite players in the league.”
Patterson turned his right ankle in the second half of Kentucky’s game against Florida on Tuesday.
During his turn on the teleconference, UK Coach Billy Gillispie said Patterson was continuing with treatment. The UK coach did not say whether Patterson would play at Arkansas.
Gillispie noted the importance of thinking long-range in determining when Patterson plays.
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I agree totally with John Clay’s remarks re Coach’s childish antics in his halftime interviews. It reflects poorly on him, the school and Kentucky, indeed athletics in general. Instead of looking stupid, let someone else do the halftime interview.
PP brings his lunch everyday. Arkansas better prepare for Patterson playing
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