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With a different kind of (Tyler) Herro, Kentucky advances to Sweet 16

There in the crowded and happy locker room after Kentucky’s 62-56 win over Wofford on Saturday, one of those smart-guy media members had a question for Tyler Herro.

OK, Tyler, back in high school in Wisconsin, when you were whipping opponents and wowing college scouts with your offensive exploits, what if you’d told people, “One day my team is going to win an NCAA Tournament game because of my defense.”

What would they have said?

First, Herro laughed.

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“I’m out of my mind,” he said.