Kentucky Mens Basketball

Kentucky is coming off a dominant performance against Louisville just before the holiday break, where they secured a solid 95-76 victory at the KFC Yum! Center. Super senior Antonio Reeves led the way for the Wildcats with an impressive 30-point performance. Freshman Reed Sheppard also had a standout game with 11 points and 11 assists. Sheppard’s outstanding performance earned him the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week award for the second consecutive time.

And that’s not all, folks! You can catch the Coca-Cola 10 to Tip live from the court, giving you a front-row seat to all the action. See the players warm up, soak in the atmosphere, and feel the electricity in the air as the countdown to tip-off reaches its climax.

In their last game before the holiday break, Kentucky dominated Louisville with a 95-76 win at the KFC Yum! Center. Super senior Antonio Reeves led the charge with an impressive 30-point performance. Freshman Reed Sheppard also had a standout game, contributing 11 points and 11 assists. Sheppard’s outstanding performance earned him the title of Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week for the second consecutive time.

This marks the second-highest GPA for a semester in the history of UK Athletics, just shy of the record set in the spring of 2020. The GPA of 3.534 achieved in the spring of 2020, which was aided by the pass/fail policy in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, exceeded the previous record set in spring 2014.

Under the guidance of head coach John Calipari, the University of Kentucky has dominated the SEC awards. With a total of 129 weekly SEC honors, Kentucky has claimed more awards than any other school during Calipari’s tenure. This includes an impressive 98 SEC Freshman of the Week accolades and 31 SEC Player of the Week honors. Sheppard adds to Kentucky’s legacy, as he joins teammate D.J. Wagner as a two-time recipient of the Freshman of the Week honor.

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Not only did Reeves shine, but his teammates also delivered strong performances. Tre Mitchell contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Reed Sheppard had 11 points and a career-high 11 assists, setting a new record for most assists by any player in a Kentucky-Louisville game. Justin Edwards contributed 13 points, and Rob Dillingham added 12 points.

After the game, don’t change that channel! The Ruoff Mortgage Wildcat Wrap Up is coming your way. Tom and Jack will have exclusive interviews with players and coaches, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the team’s performance. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the game and dive deeper into the world of Kentucky basketball.

Leading the scoring for Kentucky this season is Antonio Reeves, averaging 17.1 points per game. Rob Dillingham follows closely behind with 14.4 points per game, while fellow freshmen Reed Sheppard and D.J. Wagner contribute 12.8 points per contest. Tre Mitchell has been a solid performer with 12.7 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game. Aaron Bradshaw has also been making an impact, averaging 10.7 points over the three games he has played.

Mills expressed his belief that the defense has been an area of concern for the Wildcats. He noted that there have been instances where the team appeared to lack intensity and focus on that end of the court. Mills emphasized the need for the players to communicate effectively and make adjustments on defense in order to improve their overall performance.