It’s the Cats vs the Vols, as Kentucky is set to host Tennessee in Rupp Arena for a big-time SEC showdown tonight.
Tonight we will see Kentucky take the court in the denim uniforms, a nod to one of the most beloved teams in UK history – the 1996 national championship team. 30 years later, we’ll see the denim return in Rupp Arena tonight.
But aside from that, tonight is a big matchup as Kentucky will look to keep pace in what is looking to be an extremely competitive SEC. Kentucky needs to continue
to pick up quality wins for its NCAA Tournament resume, while also trying to remain near the top of the SEC standings.
The Cats trailed by as many as 17 in the last matchup in Knoxville, but stormed back to pick up one of its biggest wins of the season behind a big performance from Denzel Aberdeen (22 points) and key contributions off the bench from Jasper Johnson and Collin Chandler (12 points each, combined 6-9 from three).
Can Kentucky pick up another big win today? Tip-off for tonight’s game is set for 8:30 ET on ESPN.
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Classics.
Headlines
What made the 1996 team so great? – Herald Leader
A special group.
Mark Pope talks special return of denim uniforms – KSR
They clearly mean a lot to him.
Remembering the controversial debut of the denim jerseys – Cats Pause
People were not fans of it when it initially debuted.
Brady Hull wanted to be first in-state commitment for Will Stein – Vaughts Views
Hopefully some other Kentucky kids will join him.
UK Softball starts season strong – UK Athletics
Two wins in a doubleheader to get things started.
College basketball has a loaded slate today – CBS Sports
A lot of good games today.
St. Johns takes down UCONN – NBC Sports
That win over St. Johns looks a lot better on the resume.
Kingsbury joining Rams staff – ESPN
Are NFL defenses ready for Sean McVay and Kliff Kingsbury together?
Pro Football HOF contemplating changes – Bleacher Report
Maybe something to consider.
North Dakota State could soon make the jump to FBS – Yahoo
The FCS powerhouse could join the Mountain West.
Biggest moments from the Winter Olympics opening ceremony – SI
What was your favorite moment?
