While further SEC matchups await, the Wildcats are hungry to avenge last season’s loss to the Kansas Jayhawks and will have their chance Saturday evening at Rupp Arena. With College GameDay in attendance, expect Rupp Arena to return to vintage form of deafening crowd noise and intimidation.
Analysis
Winners of five straight, John Calipari’s team enters the game as significant favorites. ESPN’s Basketball Power Index is giving Kentucky a 68.8% chance of victory over Bill Self’s Jayhawks. Kansas, who has struggled over the last week of action, will be without star center Udoka Azubuike.