UK freshman Michael Kidd-Gilchrist was named as Player of the Week by ESPN's Andy Katz following his 24 point, 19 rebound performance in UK's 69-62 win over rival Louisville Saturday afternoon.Here is the ESPN Player of the week: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, UK insert:
I was in the studio Saturday night, and every time we ran through the Kentucky-Louisville highlights, MKG was in the middle of an offensive play. Kidd-Gilchrist was really something special in UK's rivalry win. He played 39 minutes, scored 24 points and grabbed 19 -- yes, 19 -- rebounds in the Cats' 69-62 victory over the Cardinals. Kidd-Gilchrist also scored 18 points in limited time against Lamar earlier in the week.
Kentucky coach John Calipari has plenty of options offensively but doesn't always know what he's going to get from each player. He knows what he's going to get from Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. The freshman forward, a constant bundle of energy, continues to be one of the toughest matchups at his position with his length and ability to put the basketball on the floor.
The races for SEC player of the year and SEC and National freshman of the year are just beginning. MKG is making his case to be included in both of them.
-- Andy Katz
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