Is Kentucky doomed in the NCAA Tournament or still a wildcard?

Where does Kentucky stand heading into the NCAA Tournament?

The Kentucky Wildcats were bounced in the first round of the SEC Tournament after allowing Texas A&M to score 97 points and make 11 three-pointers. 

The Aggies also were able to score 26-second chance points in the win as time after time; they were able to grab offensive rebounds. 

Texas A&M was able to put their head down and drive all game long, but Kentucky couldn't do anything to stop it. 

Now that the SEC Tournament is over, the Kentucky Wildcats will wait for Selection Sunday to hear where they will head for the NCAA Tournament. 

The question for Kentucky, now heading into the NCAA Tournament, is whether this team can make a run. 

Before the SEC Tournament many referred to Kentucky as the "wildcard" thanks to their ability to score the basketball, but there were defensive concerns. 

Those defensive concerns came to light in the SEC Tournament as the Aggies of Texas A&M were doing whatever they wanted. 

When Kentucky gets ready for the NCAA Tournament, they will have to defend, or this team will not make it out of the first weekend. 

The defense had been better of late, which had Kentucky fans feeling good heading into the postseason, but things did not go well against Texas A&M. 

To win the NCAA Tournament, Kentucky would have to win six games in a row, and if the defense plays like it did against Texas A&M, that will not happen. 

Coach Calipari needs to find a way to fix the perimeter defense or Kentucky's best offensive team in the Calipari era will head home early from the NCAA Tournament.