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Reeves joins a group of front-runners for the prestigious honor. Players who didn’t make the late season list are still eligible for the Wooden Award National Ballot, which consists of the top 15 players who have proven their qualifications to their universities. The Wooden Award All American Team will be revealed during the “Elite Eight” week of the NCAA Tournament, and the winner will be announced following the tournament’s conclusion in April.

Reeves has been in scintillating form this season, displaying his shooting prowess with career-best percentages from the field (50.2%), 3-point range (43.1%), and the free-throw line (87.3%). His outstanding performances have included a stellar 30-point game against Louisville, followed by another impressive showing of 27 points against Illinois State. With the 30-point outing against Louisville, Reeves joins an elite group of players, including Oscar Tshiebwe, Malik Monk, and Jamal Murray, who have achieved multiple games with 30 or more points during the John Calipari era.

This is the second All-Star nod for Gilgeous-Alexander, who is currently averaging 31.1 points, 6.4 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.3 steals per game this season. His scoring average places him fourth in the league, while he leads the NBA in steals. These numbers are all career-high marks for the talented guard.

Fland, a talented 6-foot-2 guard from the Bronx, New York, and Quaintance, a skilled 6-9 forward from Cleveland, Ohio, have both been chosen to represent the East squad in this showcase event. Kentucky joins Alabama, Duke, North Carolina, and Rutgers as one of the five schools with multiple McDonald’s All-Americans this season.

When asked about the potential impact of Ivisic, Coleman mentioned that he hopes the big man will provide shot-blocking and make the team a better rebounding unit. He also believes that Ivisic’s presence alongside Bradshaw, who is also a good shooter, will help space the floor for the team.

Wagner showcased his talents on the court, averaging 12.5 points and 6.0 assists per game, as Kentucky secured victories over Mississippi State and Georgia. These wins propelled the Wildcats to an impressive 14-3 overall record, with a 4-1 standing in the SEC. Hailing from Camden, New Jersey, Wagner executed an outstanding performance against Georgia, achieving his first-ever double-double with 18 points and a career-high 10 assists on an impressive 8 of 12 shooting from the field.

Reeves has consistently impressed throughout the season, scoring in double figures in 15 out of 16 games. This game marked the eighth time he has scored at least 20 points, and his second consecutive game with such a performance.

Looking ahead, Kentucky is set to face Mississippi State on Wednesday night at Rupp Arena. Antigua recognizes the challenge that the Bulldogs present, describing them as a physical, tough, and experienced team. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of the ball, rebounding effectively, and improving their defensive efforts.

Kentucky traveled to College Station and dropped to 2-1 in the SEC with an 97-92 OT loss to the Texas A&M Aggies.

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.”