The Kentucky Wildcats want to avoid losing five straight games with a tough test against No. 21 North Carolina at 2 p.m. Saturday on CBS.
The Wildcats (1-4) were originally slated to face UCLA on Saturday, but the switch was made to the Tar Heels (4-2) Wednesday. The schedule change was created to abide by COVID-19 testing protocols between the teams.
Beat writer Jon Hale said the Wildcats are already on the verge of losing a NCAA tournament berth after its rough start, but a win against the Tar Heels could offer optimism. A major key to beating UNC will be the emergence of Olivier Sarr and his offensive production.