Kentucky Wildcats face tough competition as they take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, the No. 4 team in the country. Can Mark Pope lead his team to victory against yet another top-15 opponent? Find out how to watch and listen to the game on ESPN, UK Sports Network, and online radio.
In the early season rewind, both Kentucky (KenPom 16) and Alabama (KenPom 9) have had impressive victories leading up to this matchup. Kentucky leads the all-time series against Alabama and won their last matchup convincingly.
The odds favor Kentucky in a close matchup, with projections from KenPom, Bart Torvik, and ESPN’s BPI giving the Wildcats a slight edge.
Get to know the projected starters for both teams and their key players to watch. The game promises to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams excelling on offense.
Key pregame storylines include a battle of offensive powerhouses, Mark Sears’ return as reigning SEC Player of the Year, Nate Oats looking for a response after a recent loss, and a focus on offensive rebounding for both teams.
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