WATCH: Aaron Bradshaw has had a huge impact early for Kentucky against North Carolina

Aaron Bradshaw is playing well early against the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Andrew Stefaniak | Dec 16, 2023

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The Cats are taking on the North Carolina Tar Heels and have an early lead thanks to the great play of freshman seven-footer Aaron Bradshaw.

Bradshaw has made a three, grabbed a board, and dunked around the rim. He has also helped slow down Armando Bacot early in this game which was priority number one.

We knew how important Bradshaw was going to be in this basketball game, but it's truly amazing the impact he has had early in this one.

We also knew Bradshaw had some work to do when it came to guarding some stronger centers down low, but he has done that at a high level so far this season.

As we inch closer to halftime, Bradshaw has seven points and a rebound. The havoc he has created down low has made it difficult for the Tar Heels to finish around the rim. If Kentucky is going to end up winning this ball game, Bradshaw will need to have a solid second-half scoring and guarding Bacot.

Let's take a look at one of Bradshaw's early dunks in this game that helped the Cats get out to a hot start.