One of the most storied regional rivalries in college basketball will write another chapter when Louisville (11-1) visits Kentucky (9-2) on Saturday.
The Wildcats were considered heavy favorites to return to the Final Four in 2016, but early season losses -- the most recent a 74-67 defeat to Ohio State -- has raised questions in Lexington. Head coach John Calipari couldn't help but have an epiphany on his own Twitter account as a result.
John Calipari Took The Ohio State Loss Hard
Time to get back to basics, and all that in the face of playing a really good Louisville team. These are challenges that excite me.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) December 22, 2015
As for Louisville, new leaders Damion Lee and Trey Lewis has lifted the Cardinals to No. 16 in the country.
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John Calipari Has Banner Raised He Didn't Deserve
Preview
Game Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Rupp Arena
Odds, via Vegas Insider: Kentucky -2.5
Radio: Kentucky Sports Radio
TV: CBS
What They're Saying
Officials for Saturday's Louisville-Kentucky game are Pat Adams, Doug Shows and Mike Roberts.
— Mike Rutherford (@CardChronicle) December 24, 2015
Pitino: "You can't run away from it ... It's Louisville-Kentucky ... It's the ultimate in competing."
— Jeff Greer (@jeffgreer_cj) December 21, 2015
Rick Pitino is the only coach to win regular season and tournament championships in five different conferences. He can get to six in ACC.
— Kelly Dickey (@RealCardGame) December 24, 2015
#UofLvsUK key numbers ... - UK is 7-1 in the @UKCoachCalipari era - UK is 3-0 at Rupp during that timeframe - UK has won three straight
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) December 25, 2015
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