Where each of Kentucky's basketball opponents rank in KenPom's 2023-24 preseason ratings

John Calipari's Wildcats have a tough non-conference schedule before getting into a very deep SEC conference in the 2023-24 college basketball season.

The Kentucky Wildcats are not afraid to load up the non-conference slate, even with the rise of the SEC giving them more opportunities to pick up Quad 1 and Quad 2 victories during conference play.

This year is no different, with John Calipari's team scheduling a handful of powerhouses before conference play begins and even one (Gonzaga) right in the middle of SEC play on February 10.

KenPom's 2023-24 preseason ratings were revealed over the weekend, with the Wildcats coming in at No. 18 overall and fifth in the conference behind Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, and Auburn.

Here is a look at where each of Kentucky's opponents this season rank on KenPom, starting with the non-conference:

Nov. 6: New Mexico State (178)

Nov. 10: Texas A&M Commerce (283)

Nov. 14: Kansas (2)

Nov. 17: Stonehill (346)

Nov. 20: Saint Joseph's (104)

Nov. 24: Marshall (162)

Nov. 28: Miami (45)

Dec. 2: UNC-Wilmington (148)

Dec. 9: Penn (215)

Dec. 16: North Carolina (17)

Dec. 21: Louisville (109)

Dec. 29: Illinois State (177)

Feb. 10: Gonzaga (5)

And here is a look at each SEC team's ranking:

Tennessee (8)

Alabama (10)

Arkansas (14)

Auburn (15)

Texas A&M (24)

Mississippi State (27)

Florida (39)

LSU (47)

Missouri (55)

Georgia (57)

South Carolina (66)

Vanderbilt (79)

Ole Miss (82)

College basketball is nearly back, and Calipari's team of young, raw talent should be among the most exciting teams in the country to watch night in and night out.

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