Kentucky will meet Wisconsin once again in the semifinals and two of the players from last year's game, Dakari Johnson and Aaron Harrison, along with newcomer Karl Towns, talked about Round 2 today.
Johnson said this year he and his teammates have a different mindset entering the Final Four. “Last year it wasn’t expected," the sophomore told reporters. "This year it’s expected from us so you know we are going out there to win and
last year it kind of just felt like we were happy to be there.”
Harrison, who hit the game-winner against the Badgers a year ago, is excited to have Willie Cauley-Stein this time around. If you recall, Willie suffered an ankle injury in the Sweet 16 and missed the remainder of the tournament. His defense will be crucial in slowing down Kaminsky, Dekker and the Wisconsin offense.
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Having Willie on the floor is obviously a huge help. He’s probably the best defender I’ve ever seen in person. He’s a big help,” said Harrison.
Towns is ready to get a shot at Naismith Player of the Year finalist Frank Kaminsky. Towns said, "Kaminsky is a great player and it is going to be just one competitive game.
I really can't wait to play."
Let's do this.
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