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Might as well get the talk started about this one. Tip-off at high noon at Rupp. 

Elite offensive units on both sides led by great young coaches in Pope & Oats. 

Both very similar styles of play, a lot of 3's. Bama plays with a physical style, something Kentucky will have to adjust to, but they've really picked up the intensity the last few games so hopefully that will carry over. Sears is the catalyst for this Alabama offense, and they have so many great pieces around him who can score, and be effective on the defensive end as well with their size. Plus coming off a 10-point home loss to Ole Miss, they will be hungry to steal a victory at Rupp. No doubt that Nate Oats will have his team prepared. 

Haven't seen any sort of injury report or news on Lamont Butler, he got beat up pretty rough in the A&M game the other night, concerning that he was lobbying that same shoulder different times during that game, plus looked liked he tweaked an ankle or a knee as well. Have to give credit to Carr for gutting it out with the back issues he's been having, these few days off between games has benefited him well I'm sure, rest and therapy. 

Consistency is key with this team, getting off to a good start and not having to play catch-up. Hopefully Robinson can keep up his stellar play and can turn into the guy who can go get a bucket in clutch time if needed.

Think this one turns into a shootout like most are expecting and Kentucky holds serve at home. 

Kentucky-92
Alabama-89