Kerr Kriisa brings infectious energy to the rest of the Kentucky team

One of the biggest things Mark Pope talked about with Kerr Kriisa when he committed to Kentucky was his streak and how he brings a fan-favorite attitude to Lexington. So far this season, Kentucky fans are definitely getting a taste of that. The trash talking, getting the fans fired up and setting the tone has been a big boost from the bench.

Otega Oweh says Kriisa’s antics have also rubbed off on him and his teammates. When they need a boost off the bench, Kriisa is there to help bring it.

“It’s crazy. He’s electric. Every time he’s out there, he’s going to do something about it. He’s going to yell in somebody’s face, he’s going to slam the floor. …When he does it, it’s just, it’s electrifying , because he gets everyone rattled and gets everyone turning. He had 12 assists in the second half.”

– Oweh on Kriisa’s contagious energy.

Oweh knows how valuable Kriisa is and he impacts the game in many different ways apart from his energy and passing. He admits that Kriisa has more to his store than he originally thought.

“Obviously, when you’re a player, you want to come into the game and make an impact in any way you can. For him, it’s his play, shooting, energy. He’s valuable in so many different ways. At first I thought I thought it was really his trash too, but nah, his energy is just crazy.”

– Oveh affects Kriisa in different ways.

Kriisa has brought all that energy so far this season, and the Wildcats will need more of it when they have their first big test of the season on Tuesday against Duke.