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The Kentucky Wildcats were a big deal in college basketball. They were the number three team and everyone thought they would win against a team from Michigan. But guess what? They didn’t.
Kentucky’s game was a shocker.
The Wildcats had a lot of fans hoping for a win. Reed Sheppard was supposed to be amazing, but he only scored three points. They got 76 points, but their defense was like a broken fence. Coach John Calipari just stood there, looking really surprised, as the other team danced around his players.
Then there’s the story of Jack Gohlke, the guy everyone talked about for a week. He’s done playing college ball and went on a podcast to talk about Coach Calipari. He said, “I usually talk a little s**t to the opposing coach. And I was about to say something to [John Calipari], but he just had this, like, already defeated look on his face. And I was just like, I can’t even say anything to him,” Gohlke shared. “We’re 10 minutes into the game and they’re already scrambling, so I was just like alright, we got them.”
"I usually talk a little shit to the opposing coach"@jgohlke34 Didn't have the heart to say anything to John Calipari because he already had a defeated look on his face 😭 pic.twitter.com/F6Yw8tPz4x
— Mostly Sports With Mark Titus & Brandon Walker (@mostlysports) March 29, 2024
Jack Gohlke, that Oakland star, he really left a mark on Kentucky’s coach. He scored so many three-pointers in the game, it was like watching a basketball fireworks show. He was the first to do that since 2019!
Talking smack comes with the territory when you’re that good. Gohlke’s been on podcasts, not exactly praising Coach Calipari. It’s a bit cheeky, but hey, it’s entertaining. And with the mood around Calipari right now, it’s not surprising.
Oakland’s magical moment was short, but sweet. They lost to NC State next, but NC State’s doing great now, so maybe it’s not so bad. It’s like the underdog story we all love.
Oakland’s win will be remembered because they beat the big guys, Kentucky. And Gohlke? He was the star of that show. What a game!
We’ll have to wait and see if Kentucky can bounce back next year.
