The “Next Man Up” was The MAN

Bryce Hopkins was the MAN in the Kentucky Wildcats’ win over LSU 71-66.

In a game that had plenty of ups and down, high points and low points, Hopkins was a highlight and added another gear to the machine that is learning to win without 40 % of the starting lineup.

There is nothing wrong with that, as matter of fact, it may be one of the best things that has happened to this very talented team as it makes the push toward March.

Standing 6-foot-6, the freshman forward finished the night with 13 points, 4 rebounds, and an amazing 5/6 shooting night that all happened in the midst of a comeback run that vaulted UK past LSU for the victory.

“He did what the team needed him to do.” John Calipari said…