There have already been a few conference games here and there this season, but conference play begins in earnest this weekend. For the next two months, we’ll be in the heart of the college basketball season, the portion of the year that most significantly shapes the 68-team NCAA tournament field. Hop in and hold on tight—it’s always a wild ride.
Louisville at No. 16 Kentucky
Friday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
This year’s matchup in the Bluegrass State just doesn’t have the same luster as its predecessors. Louisville has been unranked for most of the season, while Kentucky is still searching for an offensive identity, and is just 1-2 against power-conference foes.