2023 Tournament PreviewKentucky wasn't a lock to make the NCAA Tournament this year, especially after a dismal home loss to South Carolina in January. But Coach John Calipari rallied his squad and secured a tourney bid with room to spare. The Wildcats rank 14th in offensive efficiency (per KenPom), headlined by 6-9 Oscar Tshiebwe (16.5 ppg, 13.1 rpg), who leads the nation in rebounding and is one of three players in the Tournament averaging a double-double. Illinois State transfer Antonio Reeves (14.4 ppg) shoots 40.7 percent from 3-point range and 6-9 forward Jacob Toppin (12.5 ppg, 6.9 rpg) is much improved. Backcourt health is an issue, though, with senior Sahvir Wheeler (7.7 ppg, 5.6 apg) out since February and five-star freshman Cason Wallace (11.6 ppg, 4.2 apg) and senior CJ Fredrick (6.4 ppg) also dealing with injuries. Still, Kentucky's raw talent always makes it threat, and the Wildcats should be motivated after last year's first-round loss to 15-seed St. Peter's.
Scouting Report Offense Defense
Efficiency N/A N/A
Pace 69.3 (102)
Effective FG% 50.64 (171) 48.63 (89)
Turnover % 14.64 (71) 14.79 (252)
Off Reb % 39.20 (1) 25.06 (45)
FTA/FGA 31.93 (156) 29.91 (143)
3P% 34.75 (132) 32.41 (86)
2P% 50.00 (191) 48.63 (100)
FT% 70.60 (223) 74.35 (298)
3PA/FGA 29.98 (322) 35.51 (125)
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Kentucky
Southeastern
Rankings
AP Poll: #28 Coaches Poll: #27 NET: #26 RPI: #48 RW: #20
Record
Overall: (22-12) Conference: (12-6) Quad 1: (7-8) Quad 2: (6-1) Quad 3: (3-2) Quad 4: (5-1)
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