Tonight at 8 p.m., Kentucky (9-4) hosts the LSU Tigers (12-1) in the SEC home opener at Rupp Arena. What we’ll see from the Wildcats is uncertain following last week’s loss to Missouri and win over Louisville. What about the Tigers? Brandon Ramsey will have a detailed scouting report for you in a bit, but first, here are five things you need to know.
1. Matt McMahon, formerly of Murray State, is their coach
Among all the new hires in the SEC this season is a familiar name. Matt McMahon left Murray State for LSU to take over for the ousted Will Wade in March.