Last night’s blowout win vs. SC State not only got Kentucky back in the win column, it gave several Cats some much-needed playing time. Every single player on Kentucky’s roster saw the floor save walk-on Grant Darbyshire, who is recovering from a leg injury. After a quiet start to the season, freshman Chris Livingston made the most of his 17 minutes, finishing with 13 points (4-5 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, and a block. It was the former five-star prospect’s first double-figure scoring effort as a Wildcat.
Afterward, John Calipari told reporters he was pleased with Livingston after a “shaky” performance vs.