NCAA Tournament March Madness
#5 Kentucky
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Projected seed: 2
Kentucky has made a strong early-season statement with impressive wins, particularly against Duke. Their offensive efficiency has been stellar, showcasing the ability to put up high scores against teams like Wright State and Bucknell. However, their defense raises some concerns, especially highlighted by their match against Duke where they allowed 72 points. Upcoming games against ranked opponents, such as Gonzaga and Florida, will be critical for solidifying their resume. Wins in these contests would boost their standing, while any slip-ups could harm their seeding as they enter the meat of the conference schedule.
| Date | Opponent | Ranking | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/4 | Wright St | 126 | W103-62 |
| 11/9 | Bucknell | 203 | W100-72 |
| 11/12 | (N)Duke | 6 | W77-72 |
| 11/19 | Lipscomb | 207 | W97-68 |
| 11/22 | Jackson St | 299 | 86% |
| 11/26 | WKU | 190 | 81% |
| 11/29 | Georgia St | 301 | 87% |
| 12/3 | @Clemson | 41 | 62% |
| 12/7 | (N)Gonzaga | 1 | 46% |
| 12/11 | Colgate | 315 | 87% |
| 12/14 | Louisville | 35 | 68% |
| 12/21 | (N)Ohio St | 20 | 60% |
| 12/31 | Brown | 277 | 85% |
| 1/4 | Florida | 24 | 65% |
| 1/7 | @Georgia | 52 | 63% |
| 1/11 | @Mississippi St | 36 | 61% |
| 1/14 | Texas A&M | 14 | 62% |
| 1/18 | Alabama | 19 | 64% |
| 1/25 | @Vanderbilt | 76 | 67% |
| 1/28 | @Tennessee | 2 | 44% |
| 2/1 | Arkansas | 56 | 71% |
| 2/4 | @Mississippi | 68 | 66% |
| 2/8 | South Carolina | 69 | 73% |
| 2/11 | Tennessee | 2 | 52% |
| 2/15 | @Texas | 46 | 62% |
| 2/19 | Vanderbilt | 76 | 74% |
| 2/22 | @Alabama | 19 | 56% |
| 2/26 | @Oklahoma | 78 | 67% |
| 3/1 | Auburn | 4 | 54% |
| 3/4 | LSU | 90 | 75% |
| 3/8 | @Missouri | 49 | 63% |