Where to begin? Sadly, it feels like we’ve seen a similar story before. Hell, it’s one we experienced a week ago. Kentucky fans were filled with hope ahead of a high-profile matchup, and left wondering what the hell is going on after failing an important litmus test.
Before Mark Pope arrived in Lexington, Kentucky had lost seven of its last eight in the Champions Classic. That included a 118-84 loss to Zion Williamson‘s Duke team, and a blown lead that turned into a nine-point double-overtime loss to Michigan State. The losses scarred Kentucky fans.