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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.”

Among the teams joining Kentucky are Alabama State, Butler, Central Florida, Cincinnati, Howard, Louisville, Miami (Fla.), Miami (Ohio), Ohio State, Texas, and Tulane. It promises to be a fierce and exciting competition with top talent from each participating school.

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. 

Lapadat has proven himself to be a consistent winner during his time at Kentucky. He boasts an impressive 64-12 singles record in dual matches, as well as a 36-23 doubles record. The London, Ontario native was even named the 2023 SEC Tournament MVP after helping Kentucky secure their second conference tournament title in program history last year. In addition to this accolade, Lapadat was also honored as a First-Team All-SEC selection, building on his Second Team recognition from the 2022 season.

Kentucky welcomes the Missouri Tigers to Rupp Arena on Tuesday and we tell you what you need to know about Kentucky’s 2nd conference opponent.

“You’ve got to expect to hear absolutely everything,” Mitchell explained. “People are invested in trying to get into people’s minds.”

There are also some tickets being held for upcoming student distributions. Limited student tickets remain for the Tuesday, Jan. 8 game against Missouri and the Jan. 17 matchup with Mississippi State.

Fans can catch all the action on SEC Network+ with Jeff Piecoro and Christi Thomas providing the commentary. The game will also be broadcasted on UK Sports Network and 630 AM WLAP, with the Voice of the Wildcats, Darren Headrick, calling the play-by-play.

Brown showcased his versatility throughout the game, contributing touchdowns on a kick return, reception, and rush. He made a significant impact with 226 all-purpose yards for Kentucky.

Once the game begins, don’t miss a second of the action as Tom Leach, Jeff Piecoro, and Dick Gabriel bring you live coverage of the Kentucky vs Clemson matchup. The radio coverage, presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance, will keep you locked in and provide all the play-by-play commentary you need.