NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Maybe now, everyone understands why Kentucky coach John Calipari kept DeAndre Liggins around.
The quiet, unassuming junior forward from Chicago has never been the star, even under former coach Billy Gillispie. Most critics wondered where he would fit into Calipari’s system, one that seems to rely so heavily on one-and-done freshman phenoms.
It turns out he fits in quite nicely.
After struggling much of the game, Liggins drained a 3-pointer with 37 seconds remaining Sunday to help the Wildcats beat North Carolina 76-69 in the East regional semifinal.
He finished with 12 points, but he sure made them count.
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