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The Kentucky basketball Cats showed a lot of promise during their 87-57 win over NJIT last night. UK was dominant on both ends of the court for much of the game and showed why many think they can be cutting down the nets when the season ends.
Unfortunately, showing promise is something the football team also showed early this season on their way to a 4-1 start. While no one expected them to win the SEC or anything of that sort, the possibility of eight or even nine wins was there, but six straight losses have put even making a bowl in jeopardy.
Promise and potential are nice, but it's important to never get too high or too low during a long season.
Tweet(s) of the Day:
Sacha Killeya-Jones had 20 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks in today's victory. He officially signed with UK after that game.
— Ben Roberts (@NextCats) November 15, 2015
Your newest UK basketball reporter: Scratch pic.twitter.com/MiVTee3Pd9
— Kernel Sports (@KYKernelSports) November 15, 2015
Did he replace Jerry Tipton?
I kid.
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