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Kentucky has won all three of their previous matchups against Providence, with the most recent win in 2014. The Wildcats have a 7-7 record this season against teams that made it to the NCAA Tournament

Evans had initially given his verbal commitment to Minnesota last October and signed with them during the early signing period in November. However, he later requested to be released.

The most interesting story here is that former University of Kentucky player Bryce Hopkins, who was frustrated with the John Calipari system

Spencer played for Louisville from 1986-1990 and was instrumental in leading the team to three consecutive Metro Conference tournament wins

Despite starting the first 12 games of the season, Clark had a high turnover rate and some defensive issues in Illinois’ switch-everything scheme. He also had to work his way back from a torn ACL

Throughout the senior season, Wheeler has averaged 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game on 41.7% shooting over 21 games

According to this prediction, the last four teams to make it into the NCAA Tournament are Utah State, Nevada, Rutgers, and Oklahoma State.

These are random observations about tradition, observations of the past few years and what Kentucky basketball means to those of us that have lived it and breathed it for decades.  

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The UofL men’s basketball team currently has four freshmen on its roster, including Emmanuel Okorafor, and one redshirt freshman in Mike James