![]() No other Wildcat posted a double-digit point total, however, and UK didn’t score a single bench point. Senior forwards Jacob Toppin (21 points, 11 rebounds) and Oscar Tshiebwe (19 points, 15 rebounds) both recorded double-doubles. Senior guard Antonio Reeves had a team-high 22 points in the losing effort. And his plus-minus rating (negative-11) was the worst on the team. "That's what happens when you're trying to plug guys in at this time of the year," said Calipari, referring to Wallace's shooting woes.įredrick failed to score in 14 minutes on the court, missing the only shot he attempted. But he struggled offensively, scoring just seven points on 3-of-10 shooting (1 for 6 on 3s). Afterward, he declined to offer much clarity about his injury, just noting he was "just trying to get back and be as healthy as I can be." He dished out five assists, which led all players Friday. Latest NCAA projections: Where will Wildcats land on Selection Sunday?īack in the starting lineup, Wallace played 37 minutes. Senior guard CJ Fredrick continues to fight a lingering rib injury. Freshman guard Cason Wallace returned from a one-game absence after a leg injury. The Wildcats (21-11) were near full strength - at least in terms of bodies available - in the 80-73 loss to the Commodores senior guard Sahvir Wheeler was the only player unavailable. ![]() "We've got to get three or four good practices in with a full team. Sitting at a table late Friday night following his team's loss to Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, Kentucky coach John Calipari made it clear: If his club is going to extend its season past next week, it needs to get healthy. View Gallery: Kentucky vs Vanderbilt basketball: Photos from 2023 SEC Tournament
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