Kentucky Sports Radio · Dec 17, 2022
Ten numbers to remember going into Kentucky vs. UCLA
Jack Pilgrim
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Head coach Mick Cronin of the UCLA Bruins stands among players during a time out against the Denver Pioneers at UCLA Pauley Pavilion on December 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)Just a month ago, Kentucky‘s matchup vs. UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic appeared to be a dud, two programs with preseason hype coming up short in games that actually mattered. The Wildcats lost their first marquee matchups vs. Michigan State and at Gonzaga on Nov. 15 and No. 20, respectively, while the Bruins lost in back-to-back games in Las Vegas against No. 19 Illinois and No. 5 Baylor on Nov. 18 and Nov. 20.