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‘Let’s see who we are.’ Kentucky’s late-season identity on the line vs. Tennessee

Kentucky and Tennessee are assured of making history before the opening tip. It’s the first Southeastern Conference game between two teams ranked in the top five in more than a decade. For those scoring at home, the last such game saw No. 2 Kentucky defeat No. 3 Florida 69-67 on March 8, 2003.

However unnecessary, that’s one more reason to think Rupp Arena will be the stage for a big game Saturday night.

Tennessee Coach Rick Barnes tried to give UK-UT some perspective. “I do not think this game is going to define our season or Kentucky’s season,” he said on Friday.