Lucas: Kentucky Rapid Reactions

By Adam Lucas

1. In a grimy, defensive-minded game that was the antithesis of the offensive showdown when these two teams met in Las Vegas in this event in 2016, Carolina got just enough stops to beat Kentucky, 75-63. Armando Bacot continued to be very consistent and led the Tar Heels with 14 points.

2. Carolina's freshmen showed a little something in this game. Caleb Love wasn't very efficient (four-for-14 from the field) but had a stellar 6 assist, 2 turnover performance. Kerwin Walton contributed a gamechanging eight straight points midway through the second half. And Day'Ron Sharpe was terrific late in the game, showing tremendous instincts while also scoring, passing and rebounding as…