Kentucky men’s basketball opened its regular season scoring an explosive 100 points in back-to-back blowout victories.
Prior to the season, Head Coach Mark Pope emphasized that he wanted his squad to shoot often and spread the floor. With that in mind, a fresh-faced Kentucky team handpicked and curated by Pope has numerous 3-point shooters and offensive go-getters.
In their 100-72 runaway win over Bucknell, the Wildcats pushed the ball quickly. Guard Jaxson Robinson scored seven points within the opening eight minutes of the game, leading Kentucky on a 21-4 run.
“When you have guys that are about winning, then you have the luxury of reading the game and figure out what the game’s telling you and how you’re going to actually attack the game,” Pope said.