The NCAA summer basketball season is underway. The Kentucky Wildcats got things underway last week as they went 4-0 in the 2023 Global Jam in Toronto, Canada, from June 16-20. Kentucky defeated Team Canada 89-72 this past Sunday to win the Glabal Jam gold medal. It was UK’s second victory over Canada in the event. The Wildcats also defeated Team Germany and Team Africa.<\/p>\n
Fifth-year senior Antonio Reeves<\/strong><\/a> was excellent in the tournament. Reeves led the Wildcats with 23 points on 57.8% shooting from the field and 56.2% (18-32) from the 3-point line. Graduate transfer Tre Mitchell<\/strong><\/a> was also fantastic, showing off his all-around game. The WVU transfer averaged 14.5 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. Mitchell compiled a shooting line of .575\/.444\/1.000.<\/p>\n Top-rated incoming freshmen Justin Edwards<\/strong><\/a> and DJ Wagner<\/strong><\/a> showed flashes of brilliance. Fellow freshman Reed Sheppard<\/strong> <\/a>shot the ball well and led the Cats with 5.75 assists while committing 1.75 turnovers a game. However, Shephard did struggle from deep, connecting on 4 of 13 attempts (30.7%).<\/p>\n While the Global Jam was a success overall for Kentucky, a couple of Wildcats were unable to participate due to injuries. Sophomore Ugonna Onyeso<\/strong><\/a> was held out of action as he sustained a foot injury during practices leading up to the tournament. After holding out hope that the injury was not severe, Wildcats head coach John Calipari tweeted out a more outcome.<\/p>\n Ugonna Onyenso underwent a successful minor procedure that will keep him out for a couple of months. Nobody hated missing last week\u2019s games more than him, and I know he\u2019s going to work his way back to once again have a positive impact on this team.<\/p>\n — John Calipari (@CoachCalArk) July 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nUgonna Onyeso and Aaron Bradshaw<\/h3>\n
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