Kentucky passed its most recent test in a beatdown win over No. 8 Miami (FL) inside Rupp Arena. Now the Wildcats look to avoid a hangover effort against the UNC Wilmington Seahawks on Saturday, opening tip scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
John Calipari’s squad is picking up steam as one of the hottest teams in college basketball with the third-ranked scoring offense and fourth-best effective field-goal percentage — first among high-majors — while also leading the country in assist/turnover ratio. Can they continue building momentum as December basketball begins? Let’s break down the matchup.