Eerily similar trend so far too. First one was the 2019 game when we got blown out in Rupp when ranked #1 then blew them out in Knoxville 2 weeks later. Rupp blowout earlier this year and now a blowout through 1st half.
The first few minutes will be huge and dictate the tone of the half. If you can increase your lead, even by 1, at the U16 timeout, Kentucky is going to start pressing and make some mistakes.
Not saying we can't make a run this year, but next year we're stacked. We'll have the deepest front court in the country, and our back court will be the best overall shooters Barnes has had. If BJ Edwards can provide anything we'll be a top 10 team.