Why five teams were overhyped, why five were undervalued
With just over a month of the college basketball season behind us, it's time to examine the reasons behind the pundits' worst predictions.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
7-1, 1st in SEC
- 11/51W 69-62
- 11/8W 91-49
- 11/12L 67-64
- 11/18W 82-74
- 11/22W 82-62
- 11/24W 81-56
- 11/29W 69-58
- 12/7W 83-52
- 12/14
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Power Rankings: Ohio State, Maryland keep Big Ten relevant
Louisville of the ACC remains No. 1, but the Big Ten is well represented, even without preseason favorite Michigan State.
Montgomery continues to ascend in victory over FDU (1:32)
No. 8 Kentucky rolls Fairleigh Dickinson, 600th win at Rupp
EJ Montgomery scored a career-high 25 points, forward Keion Brooks added 15 off the bench and No. 8 Kentucky dominated Fairleigh Dickinson 83-52 on Saturday for its 600th victory at Rupp Arena.
FDU's Bishop rocks the rim with big jam (0:27)
Montgomery flies in for putback (0:37)
Michigan, Kentucky to play in London next year
Kentucky and Michigan will play three games against each other over the next three years, starting in London in December 2020, the schools announced Thursday.
Power Rankings: Louisville takes over top spot
The unbeaten Cardinals are the new No. 1 and have a challenging week ahead, including a date with No. 2 Michigan.
Wildcats coming together game-by-game (1:18)
Kentucky turns defense into offense with Brooks' slam (0:25)
UK rolls over UAB behind Richards' efficient outing (0:55)
Big men help No. 9 Kentucky beat UAB 69-58
Nick Richards and EJ Montgomery each scored 16 points and combined for 17 rebounds, helping No. 9 Kentucky beat UAB 69-58 on Friday night.
Kentucky F Sestina (wrist) to miss 3-4 weeks
Kentucky forward Nate Sestina fractured his wrist in practice Tuesday and will be out three to four weeks, according to coach John Calipari.
Power Rankings: Get ready for a Feast Week shake-up
The majority of college basketball's top teams will face significant challenges -- some against each other -- during Thanksgiving week.
Wildcats hot from 3 in win vs. Lamar (0:52)
Maxey finishes with a game-high 21 points in win (2:28)
Tyrese Maxey scores 21 points, No. 9 Kentucky routs Lamar
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and No. 9 Kentucky made a season-high 10 3-pointers in an 81-56 victory over Lamar on Sunday night.
Maxey sets up Richards for alley-oop slam (0:41)
Hagans' 3 caps Kentucky's 10-0 run to start game (0:39)
Kentucky commit Boston gets up for another alley-oop finish (0:31)
Kentucky commit Boston elevates to finish alley-oop (0:28)
Kentucky commit Boston breaks away for hammer dunk (0:21)
2019-20 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | 0-0 | - | 8-0 |
| Arkansas | 0-0 | - | 8-1 |
| Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| LSU | 0-0 | - | 7-2 |
| Georgia | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Vanderbilt | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Mississippi State | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Ole Miss | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| South Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Missouri | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Alabama | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Texas A&M | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game77.684th
Rebounds Per Game40.3Tied-56th
Assists Per Game15.3Tied-84th
Points Allowed60.0Tied-25th
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2020 Polls & Rankings
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 8 | 9 |
2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.J. Boston | SF | Signed | 95 |
| Terrence Clarke | SF | Signed | 95 |
| Devin Askew | PG | Signed | 91 |
| Isaiah Jackson | PF | Signed | 90 |
| Cam'Ron Fletcher | SF | Signed | 85 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 17 |
| Tournament Record | 126-51 |
| Championship Seasons | 1948, 1949, 1951, 1958, 1978, 1996, 1998, 2012 |
| Tournament Appearances | 57 |