Much has been said about Kentucky’s offensive production, with the Wildcats ranked No. 3 overall in team efficiency by KenPom and No. 8 in scoring (82.1 PPG). It’s a team loaded with playmakers, shooters and scorers, one capable of beating you at all three levels.
Defensively, though, UK struggled to find its footing earlier in the year, allowing scoring bursts both inside and on the perimeter. The Wildcats have since found their grooves on that end of the floor, especially in recent weeks, with the team now ranked No. 20 overall in defensive efficiency and allowing 64.