Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Kentucky to an improbable victory over Vanderbilt on Tuesday.
Three days earlier, Kevin Knox led Kentucky to an improbable victory at West Virginia.
Remember PJ Washington starring in a less-is-more performance against Monmouth? Coach John Calipari credited a big game (20 points) to a loss of weight. Or how about Washington outplaying Tennessee star Grant Williams?
At other times, Hamidou Diallo energized his teammates and the Rupp Arena crowd with high-flying play. Plus, Calipari singled out his earnest, though earth-bound, defense of West Virginia star Jevon Carter as a key.