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After Elite Eight loss, was this Kentucky basketball season a success?

Kentucky fell short of a Final Four losing to an underdog Auburn, so was it a successful year? Dominique Yates, Louisville Courier Journal

There are many college basketball programs that would kill to be in Kentucky’s shoes.

A 30-win season, five wins against top-25 opponents — including Tennessee when the Vols were No. 1 in the country — and an Elite Eight finish in the NCAA Tournament.

But its not what coaches, players and fans want or expect at Kentucky. They expect a national championship.

It’s now been seven years since the Wildcats have won a title and another four years since they’ve reached a Final Four after a losing to underdog Auburn Sunday in the Elite Eight.