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Chin Coleman says top-15 defense is Kentucky's formula for a Final Four

Coming off four blowout victories, Kentucky is ranked No. 13 in the latest Coaches Poll and No. 16 in the AP, good for top-three in the SEC. Taking a look below the surface with the latest KenPom Ratings, though, UK is ranked No. 8 overall and No. 1 in the SEC.

Why? The Wildcats come in ranked No. 9 in adjusted offensive efficiency and No. 17 in adjusted defensive efficiency. Only five other teams in college basketball have top-20 offenses and defenses in Baylor (No. 5 AdjO, No. 4 AdjD), Gonzaga (No. 2 AdjO, No. 12 AdjD), Houston (No.