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ESPN's Dick Vitale heaps praise on Dennis Gates, Mizzou basketball for Kentucky win

"Wow the Cats having a tough time defending @MizzouHoops as the Tigers have dominated thus far & lead @KentuckyMBB 54-39," Vitale said. "This was suppose to be a very special Cats team according to all pre season reports."

Later in the second half, Vitale tweeted a video with commentary about Missouri vs. Kentucky. The text of the tweet said, "What a terrific job u2066DENNIS GATES has done with this edition of u2066@MizzouHoops: Have been in control vs @KentuckyMBB as they lead 76-59."

"Kobe Brown ... has been a star thus far for Missouri," Vitale said in the video he tweeted.