Kentucky was supposed to play an instate rival Wednesday night. Instead of hosting Louisville at Rupp Arena, the Wildcats scrambled to schedule Western Kentucky, defeating the Toppers 95-60 in Lexington. COVID-19 served as the catalyst, and the way things are trending, it’s likely that it will not be the last time Kentucky’s schedule will abruptly change this season.
There are currently more than 30 college basketball teams that have paused all activities due to COVID-19, including four from the ACC. If a UK opponent cancels on the Cats, John Calipari is ready to jump into action to find a new opponent.