Kentucky’s loss at Auburn did not damage its NCAA Tournament resume. The Cats are No. 9 in the latest NET Rankings, up two spots from a week ago. That’s their highest standing yet. The Tigers, who are likely to take the No. 1 spot in the AP and Coaches Poll today, are No. 5. Kentucky is now ahead of LSU, which is riding a three-game losing streak.
Before we get into Kentucky’s team sheet and what’s up for grabs this week, here’s a look at the current NET Rankings.