Friday, January 21, 2011

Calipari to Jones: Pass the ball

When the ball goes to reigning Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week Terrence Jones, chances are it's not on a round trip. On the plus side, he never shoots without the ball. Still, UK is working on getting Jones to not be so predictable in shooting the ball.

"We've got to get him to pass the ball," UK Coach John Calipari said on Monday. "Right now, he's not passing as much as he needs to."

Opposing defenses — most likely including Alabama Tuesday night — will try to prevent Jones from shooting by collapsing defenders around him whenever he gets the ball in the post area. His repeated double-doubles early this season clued opponents to the need to double-team Jones.

"It's real different," Jones said of facing more than one defender. "You've got to be able to finish plays — the right play — and try not to let the ball get stolen."

To encourage Jones, Calipari recalled the player he saw on the recruiting trail last year.

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