No. 18 Kentucky takes on No. 11 Gonzaga
The No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats face the No. 11 Gonzaga Bulldogs at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
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Crash boards and conquer: UNC Basketball's physical edge inside decides big win at Kentucky North Carolina outrebounded the Kentucky Wildcats 41-30, pulling down 52.6% of its misses with a...
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Last Night in College Basketball: Ranked Matchups Galore, and a Syracuse Upset
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Collin Chandler - Puts up 12 points Chandler registered 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 67-64 loss to North Carolina.
Impact The Wildcats have faced three ranked opponents and dropped all three games. Chandler has scored in double digits in all three games, but has not topped 12 points. He failed to hit a 3-pointer for the first time this season on Tuesday. The 6-5 sophomore is averaging 11.8 points and 3.4 rebounds.
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Dixon delivers late as No. 16 North Carolina wins 67-64 at No. 18 Kentucky
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Denzel Aberdeen - Scores 10 in loss Aberdeen contributed 10 points (4-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 67-64 loss to North Carolina.
Impact Aberdeen kept his double-digit scoring streak alive through eight games in his senior season. The 6-5 guard has provided 4.7 assists in his last three games, which is a modest uptick on his season average of 3.5 dimes. The Florida transfer is hitting 35.3 percent of his 3-pointers on his way to 13.5 points.
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No. 16 UNC at No. 18 Kentucky: How to watch, scouting the Wildcats, storylines, stats Kentucky has played recent games without point guard Jaland Lowe, forward Mo Dioubate, and Jayden...
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Jayden Quaintance - Still sidelined Quaintance (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against North Carolina, Noah Ellis of ABC 36 reports.
Impact Quiantance is still working his way back from an ACL injury, and while he's made progress, he's not quite ready to return. His next chance to play will come Friday against Gonzaga.
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Mouhamed Dioubate - Not warming up Dioubate (ankle) is in sweats and isn't participating in pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday's game against North Carolina, David Cobb of CBS Sports reports.
Impact As expected, Dioubate will miss a third consecutive contest due to an ankle injury. The junior forward's next chance to play will come Friday against Gonzaga.
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Jaland Lowe - Remaining out Tuesday Lowe (shoulder) is in sweats and not warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against UNC, David Cobb of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Lowe will miss his fifth-straight game with a shoulder injury as the Wildcats host the Tarheels on Tuesday night. The 6-foot-3 junior, who averaged 16.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.8 steals across 31 starts with Pitt last season, will have his next chance to return against Gonzaga on Friday.
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No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats host No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels
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Mouhamed Dioubate - Doubtful to face UNC Dioubate (ankle) isn't expected to play in Tuesday's game against North Carolina, Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio reports.
Impact Dioubate is tending to an ankle injury, an issue which has already kept him sidelined for two games. The junior has started all five of his appearances this season, averaging 11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.8 combined steals-plus-blocks over 20.0 minutes. Assuming he sits Tuedsay, his next chance to play would come Friday against Gonzaga.
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Jaland Lowe - Not expected to play vs. UNC Lowe (shoulder) isn't expected to be available for Kentucky's clash with North Carolina on Tuesday, per Jack Pilgrim of Kentucky Sports Radio.
Impact Lowe is considered doubtful by Wildcats' head coach Mark Pope. The Pitt transfer has only played in two games this season for Kentucky, the second and third games of the year. He's missed four straight contests, and appears likely to make it five. The Wildcats have had to shuffle their lineup plenty this season, as presumed starting center Jayden Quaintance has yet to take the court as well.
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No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats host No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels
The No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats host the No. 16 North Carolina Tar Heels3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press
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Aberdeen, Oweh, Noah lead No. 19 Kentucky to a 104-54 victory over Tennessee Tech
Denzel Aberdeen, Otega Oweh and Trent Noah each scored 16 points to lead No. 19 Kentucky to a 104-54 win over Tennessee Tech. Kentucky (5-2) improved to 5-0 at home and reached the...NOVEMBER 27 • Associated Press
Malachi Moreno - Grabs double-double Moreno racked up 13 points (4-5 FG, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 104-54 victory over Tennessee Tech.
Impact Moreno had his second double-double of the season. He has some playmaking ability and has averaged 2.5 assists over his last four games. The 7-0 freshman has not been held under eight points since the opener and has scored at least 10 points in four games. He has also hit at least half of his shots in every game since the opener. Moreno seems like a player who will grow during the season. He will be tested Tuesday against North Carolina.
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Otega Oweh - Scores 16 in win Oweh had a season-high 16 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 104-54 victory over Tennessee Tech.
Impact Oweh continues to amble along. His numbers are still down from 2024-25. He has scored at least 11 points but no more than 16 points through seven games. The senior's shooting numbers are up and he had converted 55.0 percent of his field goals over last two games. The Wildcats may need an Oweh breakout against North Carolina next Tuesday.
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Jaland Lowe - Ruled out Wednesday Lowe (shoulder) will not play in Wednesday's game against Tennessee Tech, Cole Parke of The Cats Pause reports.
Impact Lowe will be forced to sit out another matchup as he continues working his way back from a shoulder injury. The junior guard has will aim to be back for Kentucky's next contest. In two appearances, he has averaged 7.5 points and 1.5 rebounds on 24.0 minutes.
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Mouhamed Dioubate - Inactive Wednesday Dioubate (ankle) will not appear in Wednesday's game against Tennessee Tech, Cole Parke of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Dioubate will miss his second-straight game as the Wildcats host the Golden Eagles on Wednesday night. The 6-foot-7 junior, who is averaging 11.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, one steal and 0.8 blocks across five starts, will have his next opportunity to return against UNC next Tuesday.
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Jayden Quaintance - Not ready to play yet Quaintance (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against Tennessee Tech, Cole Parke of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Quaintance has been making progress in his return from the ACL injury he sustained last season, but he's still not ready to play and won't see action Wednesday. A return in the near future is still possible for the sophomore forward, though, who should be back on the hardwood at some point in mid-December based on the latest updates and his progress in practice.
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