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This team hasn’t been known as a great free-throw shooting team this season, but over the last few games, the team has shown some improvement in that aspect.
Last night, the Kentucky Wildcats had one of its best free-throw shooting performances in program history.
According to Corey Price, the Wildcats had their best free throw shooting game on the road in the SEC in program history.
Kentucky tonight had their best free-throw shooting performance in an SEC road game (min. 25 att.) in school history (96%)
— Corey Price (@coreyp08) February 18, 2021
The Wildcats’ lone miss was from Isaiah Jackson, who hit 5/6 from the line. Five other Wildcats shot free throw Wednesday night,
Kentucky needed a strong free throw shooting performance down the stretch to secure the victory.
And as many close games as this team plays, hopefully they carry that success into the coming games.
Tweet of the Day
I'm convinced Jacob Toppin is going to be very good before he leaves Kentucky.
— Shawn Smith (@gbbcountry) February 18, 2021
There’s a lot of potential in that kid, and he’s already showing a lot of good things.
Headlines
Jacob Toppin had one of his best performances at Kentucky - Cats Pause
The coaches had to like what they saw from Toppin in the second half.
Calipari on playing with fire and coaching through mistakes - KSR
It’s a fine line to walk.
Three takeaways from Wednesday night - Herald Leader
Really good to see the Cats making free throws down the stretch.
Down year for top CBB programs may not hurt recruiting - SI
Top players are still interested in the blue bloods.
Tim Tebow is retiring from baseball - ESPN
After 5 years, his career is coming to a finish.
Two Wildcats land on Top 50 big board - Bleacher Report
Boston and Jackson crack the top 50.
Fernando Tatis Jr. got PAID - Yahoo
14 years. $340M.