It’s a big night in Rupp Arena, a need-to-win situation for the Wildcats (more so than usual in Rupp Arena). Kentucky hosts the Tar Heels for the first time in a decade, with star freshman Caleb Wilson in the building wearing the wrong jersey, and the Wildcats desperate for their first real statement win in Year 2 under Mark Pope.
Injuries, a late tip time, and an almost-Wildcat starring on the other team. We’ve got it all in the ACC/SEC Challenge. So before Kentucky and North Carolina finally tip at 9:30 p.m., here’s how the KSR office sees it playing out.