Kentucky’s already beaten Vanderbilt twice this season, most recently on February 2 at Rupp Arena by a score of 77-70. It wasn’t the prettiest win; in fact, it was downright ugly, prompting John Calipari to say in his postgame press conference that he doesn’t want to see the Commodores again.
“If we see them again, it will be in the tournament, and I hope we don’t see them in the tournament,” Calipari said a month ago.
Upon learning that his team will face the ‘Dores for the third time in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, Calipari echoed those remarks, calling Vanderbilt a “dangerous” team thanks to Scotty Pippen Jr.