Kentucky Mens Basketball

Antonio Reeves led the way for Kentucky, scoring 22 points, including 5 three-pointers out of 10 attempts. D.J. Wagner also made his presence felt with 18 points and four assists. Rob Dillingham contributed 15 points, while Reed Sheppard added 13 points, six rebounds, and three steals.

Once the game begins, the baton is passed to none other than Tom Leach and the legendary Jack ‘Goose’ Givens, who will take on the responsibility of painting a vivid picture of the action unfolding on the court. With their wealth of experience and expertise, these commentators will ensure that you don’t miss a single moment of this thrilling game.

Moreover, Dillingham and Sheppard have developed a strong chemistry on and off the court. As roommates in the lodge, the two have grown close quickly. According to Sheppard, their on-court chemistry is a result of their constant collaboration and practice together, stating, “In practice, we’re always shooting together.”

Kentucky heads to College Station to take on the Aggies of Texas A&M.

Antonio Reeves has been a standout player for the Wildcats, garnering recognition as the 2023 Southeastern Conference Co-Sixth Man of the Year. He currently leads the team in scoring, averaging an impressive 18.6 points per game in the 2023-24 season. Reeves has consistently achieved double-digit scoring in 13 out of the team’s 14 games, and he has even surpassed the 20-point mark in six games. Notably, he put up a remarkable 30 points against Louisville on December 21, a feat that hasn’t been accomplished by a Kentucky player since Tony Delk achieved the same in 1995.

Kentucky moved to 2-0 in the SEC with a 90-77 home win over a cagey Missouri Tiger team.  Kentucky was never really in danger of losing but as predicted in the preview the game was closer than it should have been. 

Kentucky’s overall performance was impressive, with Tre Mitchell contributing a double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds. D.J. Wagner added 16 points, Antonio Reeves scored 14, and Aaron Bradshaw had 10 points for the team.

Once the game concludes, make sure to stick around for the Ruoff Mortgage Wildcat Wrap up, where Tom and Jack will have exclusive interviews with players and coaches. This post-game segment promises to provide valuable insights and analysis.

Following the win, Kentucky has climbed up the rankings to become the XXth team in the Associated Press College Basketball Poll. They will return to Rupp Arena on Tuesday night to face the Missouri Tigers. Welch expects the Tigers to present a challenge due to their style of play.

Under the tenure of Coach John Calipari, UK has dominated the SEC weekly honors, with a staggering 130 awards. Out of those, 99 have been SEC Freshman of the Week titles, and 31 have been SEC Player of the Week recognitions. Bradshaw joins a prestigious list of UK freshmen who have earned this accolade in the current season, alongside Reed Sheppard and D.J. Wagner, both of whom have received the honor twice.