Kentucky hosts the High Point Panthers tomorrow at noon. Clearly, the game was scheduled to bring Tubby Smith back to Rupp Arena to retire his jersey. But, what about the game that follows? Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know about the Panthers.
1. They played Michigan State yesterday
Don’t let the final score deceive you; even though Michigan State beat High Point 81-68 yesterday afternoon, the Panthers gave the Spartans a bit of a scare. Michigan State was down four players, including two starters, due to COVID, and the Panthers pounced.