The Kentucky Wildcats have some momentum, which seems like a crazy thing to say after where this team was to begin conference play.
The Cats have been playing well, and actually are tied for second in the league following a wild day of SEC basketball yesterday.
However, the Cats will face a pair of big tests this week. The Cats go on the road Tuesday to take on Vanderbilt, who ended their three-game losing skid yesterday by demolishing Mississippi State in Starkville by a score of 88-56. The Commodores
were once 16-0 and ranked in the top 10 nationally. They average 90 points per game, so Tuesday night’s showdown in Nashville will be a tall task for the Cats.
Then Kentucky travels to Fayetteville for a matchup with John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks next Saturday. The game won’t have quite the same emotion as Calipari’s return to Rupp Arena last year, but it still holds some extra meaning, at least to the fanbase.
The Hogs have one of the best freshmen in the country in Darius Acuff, who averages nearly 20 points and 6 assists per game. Acuff scored 31 in yesterday’s win at LSU.
In a perfect world, Kentucky wins both of these matchups, but they’ll most likely enter as underdogs in both. If they somehow manage to win both, it would be a major boost for this team and open up conversations about what this team’s ceiling actually is.
If Kentucky could manage to split these two games, I think it would be considered a success considering the level these teams have played at and both being on the road.
How are you feeling heading into this week?
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Headlines
Despite looming storm, UK fans show up for win vs Ole Miss – Herald Leader
Still a really good crowd at Rupp despite the incoming weather.
Pope give surgery update on Jaland Lowe, Kam Williams – Cats Pause
Maybe we’ll see them back on the bench soon.
Jasper Johnson was once again spark UK needed – Vaughts Views
That stretch when he came in was a difference-maker.
Travis Perry’s return game was one to forget – KSR
There was the airball, and he never really got going.
UK WBB falls to Georgia – UK Athletics
Another tough loss…
Rick Pitino picks up 900th win – ESPN
A big milestone for Rick.
Miami player expected to return for 8th year of college eligibility – CBS Sports
8 years?!
Auburn wins in Gainesville for first time in 30 years – NBC Sports
The SEC is up for grabs.
McCarthy to be next Steelers head coach – ESPN
The AFC North will have 3 new coaches next season.
Possible KAT trade packages – Bleacher Report
It seems like KAT and the Knicks are heading toward a split.
Ramirez to sign $175M extension – SI
He’s about to earn a big payday.
Man free climbs Taipei 101 in 90 minutes – Yahoo
One of the wildest things I’ve seen.
