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No one likes moral victories, but No. 17 Kentucky took No. 1 Kansas down to the wire despite being severely shorthanded in the frontcourt. After the 89-84 loss, John Calipari said he likes his young team, even if they need to learn how to execute down the stretch.

“At the end of the game, missing free throws, missed some shots, broke down a little bit,” Cal said. “We’re gotta get better at finishing, but a young team learns that.