The Kentucky Wildcats had a double-digit lead at No. 4 Alabama in the early going, but they gave it up by halftime and couldn’t rally for a victory in Tuscaloosa.
An early scoring flurry for the No. 1 Auburn Tigers put them on a path to a rare victory in Rupp Arena as Kentucky suffered its 10th loss of the season.
All five of Kentucky’s seniors got in on the scoring action early, and the Wildcats ran away from LSU in the opening minutes for a blowout win in their home finale.
Kentucky basketball has battled injuries for months, but the Cats will enter tournament time knowing exactly who they have. And the new-look team made a statement Saturday.
From laughter to thank yous, a look inside the Kentucky basketball watch party in Rupp Arena on Selection Sunday, when the Cats learned their NCAA Tournament path.
Products made from the old Rupp Arena court — from desk displays to jewelry to bottle openers — are already available for Kentucky basketball fans to purchase.
Kentucky beat Illinois to move on to the Sweet 16 for the first time in six years. Defense set the tone, and big offensive plays finished off the Illini.
With Kentucky’s season now over, Mark Pope and the UK basketball staff will turn their attention to next season’s roster. Here’s a look at who will be on it.