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Daily Word: How can UCLA take down Kentucky?

ESPN college basketball reporter Andy Katz discusses Wisconsin's big win over Syracuse, why LSU is struggling early and the couple of extra games added before Gonzaga and Arizona renew their rivalry.

Each weekday, our college hoops experts discuss the biggest issues, trends and themes in the college basketball world.

1. If UCLA is to have any chance of taking down No. 1 Kentucky, what must happen?

Andy Katz: UCLA coach Steve Alford said the Bruins must be mentally and physically tougher than they've been. He said they are close to turning the corner, and they do remember last season's crushing defeat.