After starting the year 9-3 and pulling off victories over No. 1 Michigan State and No. 3 Louisville during the non-conference schedule, it’s (somehow) time for Kentucky to begin SEC play.
On Saturday, the Missouri Tigers (8-4) will head to Rupp Arena to take on the No. 17 Wildcats, a game the UK coaching staff and players expect to be a major challenge.
“Got a tough opponent,” John Calipari said of Missouri during his weekly teleconference. “Coach (Cuonzo) Martin has got these guys playing. They’re defending. Made 16 3s last game. … Even the tough losses were against good teams.