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Kentucky mens basketball reacts to NCAA Tournament matchup with Providence

Jack Weaver

The Kentucky Wildcats received a No. 6 seed in the 2023 NCAA Tournament where they will play the Providence Friars on Friday, March 17, at 7:10 p.m. in the first round in the East region.

The game will be played at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.

After the Wildcats learned of their matchup in this year’s edition of “March Madness”, two players shared their thoughts about being able to participate.

“I mean it’s awesome, you know as a kid, you dream of playing in the NCAA Tournament,” senior guard CJ Fredrick said about the opportunity.