The Official#23 Tennessee vs. #17 Kentucky Game Thread, 9:00 PM ET, SEC Network

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#23 Tennessee Volunteers: 9-4 (0-2 SEC)

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#17 Kentucky Wildcats: 12-2 (2-0 SEC)

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JAN. 6 » THOMPSON-BOLING ARENA » KNOXVILLE, TENN. » 9:01 PM ET


Line: UT -4
O/U: 148


TV: SEC Network
Radio: Vol Network
Satellite Radio: Sirius: 145, XM: 190
Online: WatchESPN.com


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Overall: Kentucky leads, 153-69

In Knoxville: UK leads, 52-49

In Lexington: UK leads, 90-16

Neutral Sites: UK leads, 11-4

Current Streak: UK has won one

Last Meeting: Kentucky won, 83-58, in Lexington, 2/14/17

Rick Barnes vs. Kentucky: 3-4

Rick Barnes vs. John Calipari: Tied, 4-4
 
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• This is Tennessee's second home sellout of the season. UT ranks 11th nationally with an average home attendance of 14,944.

• The Vols are rated No. 19 in the NCAA RPI and own the nation's fifth-rated SOS, per ESPN.

• Kentucky and Tennessee are among the youngest teams in Division I. Going by class/experience, Kentucky is the youngest, and the Vols are tied as the nation's fifth-youngest.

• UT ranks 15th nationally in defensive efficiency, per KenPom.com.
 
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• Snap UT's two-game losing streak and give the Vols their first SEC win of the season.

• Give Tennessee a three-game win streak against Kentucky in Knoxville. That would be its longest home win streak against the Wildcats since winning seven straight in Knoxville from 1979-85.

• Give the Vols two wins over opponents ranked in the top 20 of the AP poll this season.
 
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• John Calipari once again heads a strong Kentucky team, which was picked to win the SEC this year by select media during the preseason.

• The Wildcats are currently ranked 17th in the AP poll and have an RPI that stands at No. 16. With an 12-2 record entering the matchup, UK holds wins over ETSU, Harvard, Virginia Tech, Louisville and Georgia this season. Its two losses came at the hands of Kansas and UCLA in neutral-site games.

• Kentucky is paced by preseason first-team All-SEC guard Hamidou Diallo, as the redshirt freshman averages 14.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg and 1.7 apg.

• The Wildcats' lineup is boosted by five-star freshman forward Kevin Knox. The top-10 prospect has made his presence felt at the collegiate level, leading the team with 14.6 ppg and 6.0 rpg in 33 minutes of action per game.

• Another UK player to keep an eye on is freshman Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 6-6 guard plays nearly 29 minutes a game off the bench and is averaging 12.1 ppg on 50 percent (58-of-116) shooting, 4.1 apg, 3.5 rpg and 2.3 spg. During his last three outings, he has paced the Wildcats' scoring attack, dropping 24 points vs. Louisville and 21 vs. Georgia.
 
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How does UT correct their end of game problems? They do not finish strong at all. Is it fatigue? Is it emotions? Why do the Vols seem to come apart in big games down the stretch?

I really hope they can get it fixed tonight vs UK. A win tonight would be huge! I am really excited to watch this game and see if the Vols have figured out how to finish a game. It would really be good for them as the season starts to get into high gear.

Go UT!
 
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sport3500 said:
The probable reason UT is favored in this game is because it's in Knoxville.
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Well considering Barnes is undefeated against Cal in TBA, seems like a safe bet.

Although UK clearly has more talent, are they more well coached?

We’ll find out tonight.
 
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Hopefully, auburn was a wake up call for the guys that think they can lope down the floor after getting a 10 point lead and watch the other guys rebound.
 
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if we score more points we have a chance...and,

GO VOLS...:rock::rock::pepper::pepper::yahoo:
 
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Which team shows up? The one that plays with effort, and a purpose or the one that looks like it didnt give a rats azz about winning ( vs. Auburn). If the team that played Purdue and Villanova shows up we should be in good shape tonight.
 
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Time to make that fools gold shine. Max effort from everybody and it shouldn’t be close. GBO!!
 
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