Kentucky’s profile isn’t broken. That’s the important part.
The Wildcats score, rebound, and protect the rim at a level that matches real contenders. A +17.2 scoring margin and top-tier defensive efficiency numbers are not accidents, that’s a team with legitimate structure.
But if the goal is “championship,” Kentucky still has to clean up three areas that decide March games when everything gets tight and ugly.
Kentucky basketball must shoot better from three or change the math
Kentucky’s 3-point percentage is 33.7% (ranked 173rd).
That’s the red flag that jumps off the page because it’s the easiest way for great teams to get knocked out: cold shooting night, wrong matchup, season over.