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The Kentucky Wildcats are back in action this evening, taking on the Tennessee State Tigers (2-3) as Kentucky tries to pick up their fifth win of the young season.
The Tigers, from the Ohio Valley Conference, like to shoot threes so it will be another test to see how Kentucky handles a team that thrives off getting shots up from the perimeter.
For Kentucky, it would be good to see some of the guards step up in this game, guys like Tyler Herro, Immanuel Quickley, and Ashton Hagans. John Calipari would almost certainly like to see continued improvement from his team when they’re shooting behind the arc, and this could be a game the Wildcats build some confidence by knocking down some outside shots.
As it has been for the last few days, it will also be interesting to see what lineup combination Calipari decides to start in this game.
The action tips off at 7 p.m. on the SEC Network, so make sure to tune in.
Tweets of the Day
Counting our blessings today and giving back. #HappyThankgiving to everyone! pic.twitter.com/kP9SNbRbv2
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 22, 2018
Awesome to see these guys giving back.
We have so much to be thankful for. We are thankful for our family and our friends, to be able to play this great game, and to be on this stage where we have the opportunity to make an impact. #HappyThanksgiving, #BBN! pic.twitter.com/sH5ALWt4qE
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) November 22, 2018
Quickies
Tennessee State will test Kentucky - Herald Leader
Half of their shots have come from threes.
Why Josh Allen’s season is being underappreciated - Herald Leader
It’s hard to see how, but there’s a case to be made.
Allen is a semifinalist for the Lott Trophy - KSR
Surprise!
UK women upset No. 17 USF at Paradise Jam - UK Athletics
What a big time win.
Kahlil Whitney set to sign in spring - Cats Pause
He didn’t sign in the fall, but no need to worry.
Top 25 boys high school basketball players in Kentucky - Herald Leader
UK signee Dontaie Allen tops the list.
Thanksgiving NFL Takeaways - ESPN
The Cowboys now sit atop the NFC’s East Division.
Is it time for the Lions to give up on Matthew Stafford? - Bleacher Report
Despite just receiving a big contract, Stafford has struggled this year.
Vince Tyra’s list of coaching candidates goes beyond Brohm - Courier Journal
But Brohm is option 1 and 1A...
Four suspended from Egg Bowl Brawl - ESPN
The benches cleared last night between Ole Miss and Mississippi State.
Kliff Kingsbury expected to be fired at Texas Tech - Bleacher Report
If Kingsbury is let go, Brent Venables will be on the short list for the Red Raiders.
Ed Orgeron was the third choice, and right choice, for LSU - Saturday Down South
Coach O has worked out in the Bayou so far.