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Typically, it doesn’t get much better than Kentucky vs. Kansas. Those are two mega-powerhouses in college basketball, after all. However, the Wildcats haven’t been having the season many people predicted. Therefore, they find themselves ranked as high as No. 19.
Nonetheless, this is still a huge matchup on paper, and we have you covered on the bold predictions.
And remember, these predictions are bold for a reason — we’re taking a long shot here.
5. Kansas Has A Double-Digit Lead At Half
Credit: Getty Images5. Kansas Has A Double-Digit Lead At Half
Kansas gets this game at home and it is also coming off of a loss. What does that mean, one might ask? Well, it simply means the Jayhawks won't be lacking momentum entering this contest, and that could be bad for the Wildcats.
4. Tyler Ulis Is The Best Player On The Court
Credit: Getty Images4. Tyler Ulis Is The Best Player On The Court
If Kentucky is actually going to make this a game, Tyler Ulis has to play big. The guard is averaging 15.5 PPG and 6.1 APG. Expect him to up his game to the next level.
3. However, Alex Poythress Leads All Scorers
Credit: Getty ImagesPoythress might only be putting up 9.7 points per game, but he has the goods to put up a 20-point performance.
3. However, Alex Poythress Leads All Scorers
In between Ulis scoring a ton of baskets and dishing out assists (among other things), look for Alex Poythress to come up big on the big stage.
Poythress might only be putting up 9.7 points per game, but he has the goods to put up a 20-point performance.
2. Wayne Selden Jr. Does His Part, Drops 20
Credit: Getty ImagesHe is also lethal from behind the arc, and is shooting 46.7 percent from deep to prove it. That said, Selden Jr. hasn't had a 20-point outing since Jan. 4.
2. Wayne Selden Jr. Does His Part, Drops 20
Wayne Selden Jr. is one of the best players in college basketball, so don't expect him to just disappear in this one. He is also second on the Jayhawks in scoring (14.6 PPG).
He is also lethal from behind the arc, and is shooting 46.7 percent from deep to prove it. That said, Selden Jr. hasn't had a 20-point outing since Jan. 4.
1. Kentucky Lands The Major Win
Credit: Getty ImagesKansas, you have been warned.
1. Kentucky Lands The Major Win
Although this year’s version of Kentucky is not even close to being on the same level as last year’s version of Kentucky, this year’s squad does have a ton of talent — that can’t be denied. The Wildcats are riding a three-game winning streak into this one as well, and they do hold wins over Duke and Louisville, proving that they still have the goods to knock off any team in the country.
Kansas, you have been warned.
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