Here’s what Bilas says about Kentucky’s games, which end with an Elite Eight loss to North Carolina:
No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats vs. No. 15 Abilene Christian Wildcats: Abilene Christian is good on defense, forcing turnovers and not allowing transition opportunities. But these Wildcats have not played the Kentucky Wildcats. Jaren Lewis and Payten Ricks lead the team in scoring, but you can expect Kentucky to overwhelm Abilene Christian in its first game ever in the NCAA tournament.
Wofford Terriers vs. Kentucky Wildcats: Wofford can shoot it, but Kentucky can guard well and should impose its will against a team that could be the tournament darling.