How Has Kentucky Basketball Recently Faired Against Top 10 Teams?

The Wildcats have recently struggled against top opponents.

Kentucky basketball has a tough opponent this Tuesday.

The Wildcats (5-1) are hosting No. 8 Miami during the first ever SEC/ACC Challenge. The Hurricanes, despite their extremely short bench, are one of the most experienced teams in the nation and boast an extremely potent offense.

Statistically, it's a bad matchup for UK, and recent history doesn't offer much to suggest the Wildcats are a surefire bet to win this one.

Take a look at how the Wildcats have faired in their last ten games against top ten opponents:

Vs No. 1 Kansas (Chicago) - 89-84 L

Vs No. 10 Tennessee - 66-54 W

At No. 9 Kansas - 77-68 L

At No. 5 Tennessee - 63-56 L

At No. 7 Alabama - 78-52 L

At No. 2 Gonzaga - 88-72 L

Vs No. 9 Tennessee (Tampa) - 69-62 L

At No. 5 Kansas - 80-62 W

At No. 2 Auburn - 80-71 L

Vs No 9 Duke (New York) - 79-71 L

KenPom currently gives Kentucky a 72% chance to beat Miami in Rupp Arena. It's probably going to take a lot of scoring to secure this one.

If the 'Cats can, it will be huge for their start in the NET rankings in a few weeks.

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