Head coach John Calipari had put together a well-rounded group with talented guards and a few tough defenders that had championship contender written all over it.
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Just a few weeks ago, this team was viewed to be that good or even better as they were soaring through their schedule. But after a three-game losing skid (all at home), both UK fans and college basketball followers across the country had to temper their expectations.A lot of this team’s flaws during that three-game losing streak were on the defensive end of the court. Kentucky wasn’t tough, and they were giving up way too many easy shots.But over the last two games, they have suddenly become outstanding on defense. It is so outstanding that it’s the first time Kentucky has limited their opponent to 63 points or less in back-to-back SEC games since the aforementioned 2019-2020 season.Ole Miss may not be as impressive to some, but Auburn scored 101 points this past Wednesday to beat South Carolina by 40 points. The consensus before Saturday’s game was that Auburn would also have their way with the Wildcats — especially in their home arena.n.s.s.
