Clara Strack says there is no set ceiling for Kentucky. (Vicky Graff Photo)
Sophomore Clara Strack could potentially be one of the most versatile players ever to play at Kentucky.
Coach Kenny Brooks says she can legitimately play four positions even though she’s 6-5 and Strack joked she prefers center/power forward but wouldn’t mind playing point guard at times.
“Last year she was the baby of the group (at Virginia Tech). She was supposed to be a freshman this year age-wise,” Brooks said. “What she has been able to do from her freshman year to sophomore year has been tremendous. She has played four positions for us this preseason and handled it all very well.
“I think you will love watching her play. She has a quiet confidence and is very versatile, very mobile.”
He said Strack, who had eight assists against Northern Kentucky, is one of the smartest players he’s ever coached and understands what the coach wants done. That’s why she says the one Brooks personality trait the team will best reflect is attention to detail.
She also understands how to say the right things.
“I don’t think we really have a ceiling,” she said when asked about the team’s potential. “We have all the pieces. We came from different teams, different backgrounds but if all the pieces come together I don’t think we really have a ceiling.”
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This team is going to surprise lot of people.
How can you not like the coach and the credentials he brought with him? I think he might even be capable of having a supporting banner lifted with "Matthew Who" sooner rather than later. Good Luck Lady Cats!!
love him too Mike