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Kentucky basketball overcomes double-digit deficit to beat Utah Valley in season opener

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Courier-Journal sports reporters Jeff Greer and Jon Hale talk Louisville and Kentucky sports during the past week, including reporting by Danielle Lerner on the Louisville lacrosse team head coach firing. Scott Utterback/Courier Journal

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A remix of the Beatles song "Come Together" played at Rupp Arena Friday night before the Kentucky basketball team's starters were announced.

Fitting.

The No. 4 Wildcats started five freshmen and trailed by as many 12 in the second half before rallying to beat Utah Valley 73-63 in the regular season opener.