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Kentucky men’s basketball drops to No. 17 in AP Poll after two home losses

Kentucky men’s basketball dropped seven spots to No. 17 in the week 14 AP Top 25 Poll on Monday, Feb. 5.

The Wildcats began their week heading back home following a 63-57 win at Arkansas to take on the Florida Gators in a game they were favored to win with the home court advantage.

However, a late regulation collapse forced overtime that allowed the unranked Gators to pull off the 94-91 upset. It was Florida’s first win over a top 10 ranked Kentucky team at Rupp Arena since 1998.

The loss would set the stage for a game with a No.