Why does UK staff want to cut guards’ PT?

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Tyler Ulis has to play less.

Think about that Solid Blue fans.

That’s how Kentucky can win a tight game late…by keeping its star point guard fresh to finish games.

That’s easier said than done.  How UK plans to execute cutting Ulis’ minutes…along with Jamal Murray’s and Isaiah Briscoe’s we’ll save for another time.

Right now, let’s focus on the reason it’s so crucial to cut down on all the guards time on the floor.

Why is it so tough this year being a guard at UK?

UK associate head coach Kenny Payne weighs in in the attached video.