Kentucky vs. Michigan game thread and pregame reading

The Kentucky Wildcats and Michigan Wolverines are set to face off today at the O2 Arena in London, England. Game time is set for 1 pm ET on ABC. You can stream it online using WatchESPN, ESPN+, or the ESPN app.

Originally scheduled for December 2020 but postponed due to COVID-19, the Basketball Hall of Fame London Showcase will tip off today with Marist vs. Maine on ESPNU at 10:30 am ET, followed by Wildcats vs. Wolverines at 1.

Will today be the day Kentucky scores its first signature win of the season? They failed to do so in earlier matchups with Michigan State and Gonzaga, while the Wolverines are in the same boat after dropping a 70-68 decision vs. No 3 Virginia on Monday.

Both teams really need this. Who gets it?

Pregame Reading

• Kentucky vs. Michigan viewing info, what to watch for and predictions
• Bluegrass Banter: New offensive coordinator talk, basketball growing pains, and more
• Kentucky’s running back success in recent years is worth appreciating
• All-access look at Kentucky handling Louisville to win Governor’s Cup
• Bleav in Kentucky recaps football season and previews UK - Michigan
• Where Kentucky players stand in ESPN’s latest NBA mock draft
• Music City or Liberty Bowl looking likely for Kentucky, per report
• John Calipari calls for rule change to allow Bellarmine to make NCAA Tournament

Go Cats!!!