As Saturday concluded and Tennessee lost to the lowly Auburn Tigers, there is now, no doubt in my mind that maybe two or three teams will make the NCAA tournament.
With the SEC a clear laughing stock, basketball wise, Kentucky is fighting for a slot to the dance, which might only take a few bids from their conference.
Coming in with a three game losing streak, everyone is looking answers.
“We need to come together, regroup, and get back to being a family,” said Patrick Patterson.
The sentiment of “family” was not shown following the loss to Mississippi State last Tuesday night. Following the loss in which they were clearly dominated, a locker room mutiny occurred. Chairs were thrown, voices were raised, and fingers were pointed. Obviously frustrated, the Wildcats are at a cross roads and are in need for answers quickly.
Cats must regain composure and it must start Tuesday night against the Florida Gators.
Historically, Florida Gator basketball did not strike fear in the heart of the Big Blue faithful; the Wildcats have dominated the series winning 85 and only losing 31 times.
But in the past four years, Kentucky has been outmanned, out played, and out willed by Billy Donavan’s team.
Florida has won 7 of 8 games against the Cats and blames the 8th game (last year which Kentucky won at the end of the regular season), to the reason for them missing the NCAA tournament.
With a new basketball rivalry emerging, two teams in turmoil, someone will have to make a statement and for a legitimate case to make the dance in March.
This game means a whole lot for both schools.
Game time Tuesday 9 pm ESPN
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