It’s been a rough December for the Kentucky Wildcats. Between losing a heart-breaker in overtime against Seton Hall and saying goodbye to Quade Green on Wednesday, the Cats were looking for some good vibes to close out the 2018 home schedule in Rupp Arena. Once again, Keldon Johnson answered the call as the 6-foot-6 freshman scored 15 first half points, including five three-pointers, to lead the Cats to a 88-61 win over Utah.
Johnson finished with 24 points, his third 20-point game of his career, as the Cats turned in one of its best shooting performances of the season going 12-of-21 from behind the three-point arc (57.