Kentucky's High Expectations Unmet: Examining Off-Court Issues and Tournament Misfortunes.

Kentucky basketball team struggled to produce on the court due to a lack of chemistry and leadership off the court. There was a disconnect between John Calipari and Oscar Tshiebwe, and a leadership vacuum due to the personality types at the top. Injuries and adversity added up, and the preseason Bahamas trip did not give the team a much-needed head start. The team never consistently clicked, resulting in a second-round loss in the NCAA Tournament.