Takeaways: Kentucky beats Georgetown College 92-69 in the first exhibition in Rupp Arena

What can we take away from Kentucky's 92-69 win over Georgetown College?

Andrew Stefaniak | Oct 27, 2023

Takeaways: Kentucky beats Georgetown College 92-69 in the first exhibition in Rupp Arena /

In this story:

Kentucky Wildcats

Kentucky faced Georgetown College (NAIA) in an exhibition game in Rupp Arena and was able to win 92-69.

It was a tale of two halves as the Cats led 35-34 heading into the half, then outscored Georgetown 57-35 in the second half.

There is definitely a lot to work on, but this Kentucky team was missing a lot of size and talent.

What can we take away from Kentucky's win over Georgetown College?

Rob Dillingham is really good

Rob Dillingham had a big showing in the Blue-White game and played well once again against Georgetown College. Dillingham led the Kentucky freshman in points with 16 and was efficient, going 7-11 from the field. He added five assists and three rebounds to his stat line. Dillingham will create havoc off the bench and, if he continues to play well, could work his way into the starting lineup.

Rob Dillingham slicing his way to the basket. pic.twitter.com/JeAmhzMoFv
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) October 28, 2023

Shifty step back jumper, Rob Dillingham. pic.twitter.com/7CJDXQLJSh
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) October 28, 2023

Tre Mitchell can shoot

Tre Mitchell led the Cats in scoring with 22 points, but the best part of this was that he was 4-5 from beyond the three-point line. Mitchell also had a game-high nine rebounds and was one away from a double-double. The West Virginia transfer will have a massive role for the Cats and will need to play good basketball until Kentucky gets the seven-footers back.

The Cats will go as Reeves goes

Antonio Reeves will be the motor that makes this Kentucky basketball team move. When he has a good game, the Cats will win more times than not. If he struggles, someone will need to step up for the Cats to win. Reeves had 18 points in this game and was only 2-6 from three. He is in for a big second year in Lexington and could be an All-SEC selection.

DJ Wagner and Justin Edwards didn't have an efficient day

(L-R). UK freshmen Justin Edwards (1) Aaron Bradshaw (2) and D.J. Wagner (21) at their practice facility in Lexington, Ky. on Oct. 5 2023. They are all from Phladelphia. — © Sam Upshaw Jr./Courier Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

DJ Wagner and Justin Edwards struggled in this game, going a combined 5-19 from the field. Kentucky fans should not be concerned with these two. They will settle into their role and play good basketball sooner than later. Edwards crashed the boards late and started to draw fouls, so he ended up with nine points. Both of these players will be highly drafted guys, and Big Blue Nation should not be concerned.