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Big numbers or not, Julius Randle all about the W at Ole Miss

With Julius Randle setting the tone, UK was downright dominant in the first half in Tad Smith Coliseum.

Julius Randle - photo by Walter Cornett | WildcatWorld.com

– photo by Walter Cornett | WildcatWorld.com

Seemingly, there was reason to worry.

had made a furious run to cut a lead that was once as large as 22 points, making it 76-70 with less than two minutes to go on a banked Anthony Perez 3-pointer.

The Wildcats, at that point, hadn't made a field goal in nearly eight minutes. With the shot clock running down, one of UK's assistants shouted for to use a timeout and set up a play. For a moment, Coach Cal was going to follow the advice.

Until he saw the ball go to Julius Randle and his concern melted away.

“It was six seconds (left on the shot clock) and I looked up and he caught the ball and my mind quickly said, ‘He's either getting fouled or he'll make this,' ” Calipari said. “And that's how much confidence I have (in him).”

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