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Dec 21, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Kentucky falls in AP Poll after 20-point upset loss to Ohio State

Dec 3, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope watches Clemson run their offense with his defense during the second half at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

The analytics plummet Kentucky after an ugly loss to Ohio State

Dec 3, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope during the first half against Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images

Making open shots and physicality will make or break Kentucky's season

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope yells to his players during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball has to get off to better starts in big games

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Dec 21, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope reacts during the first half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Mark Pope says Kentucky will fight to get better after loss to Ohio State

Dec 21, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) looks to shoot the ball as Ohio State Buckeyes forward Aaron Bradshaw (4) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Takeaways from Kentucky's 85-65 upset loss to Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes forward Aaron Bradshaw (4) drives around Evansville Purple Aces forward Connor Turnbull (21) during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

Aaron Bradshaw will suit up against the Kentucky Wildcats

Dec 4, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) prepares to shoot a free throw during the first half against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Knocking down threes early will be key for Ohio State against Kentucky

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) gets up after being fouled during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Lamont Butler is playing All-American level basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats

Dec 11, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with guard Koby Brea (4) during the second half against the Colgate Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope knows having shooters allows Kentucky to play more free

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Koby Brea (4) smiles after making a basket during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball has not shot as many threes as expected early into the season

Dec 3, 2024; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Kentucky Head Coach Mark Pope during the first half against Clemson at Littlejohn Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images

Kentucky basketball has to improve in this aspect of the game before SEC play

Dec 11, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope looks on during the second half against the Colgate Raiders at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

How to watch Kentucky vs. Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic

Nov 29, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats center Amari Williams (22) passes the ball to guard Lamont Butler (1) during the first half against the Georgia State Panthers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

College basketball analytics name Kentucky's most valuable players

Dec 7, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa (77) reacts during the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images

Kerr Kriisa is back in the weight room days after surgery

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Otega Oweh (0) celebrates during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Will Kentucky star Otega Oweh be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft?

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Lamont Butler (1) smiles during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky needs Lamont Butler to keep shooting the basketball

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope watches the action during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Kentucky is ready for 'epic clash' against Ohio State in Madison Square Garden

Dec 14, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope and forward Andrew Carr (7) celebrate with forward Brandon Garrison (10) during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope is ready for the challenge of the SEC