Kentucky begins play in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 19 with a second-round matchup with Hampton. Tip is set for approximately 9:40 p.m. ET and the game will be carried by CBS.
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Hampton’s upset of Manhattan put an end to any thoughts Jaspers coach and former Kentucky player Steve Masiello had of facing the top-ranked Wildcats.
Now, the Pirates enter their matchup with 34-0 Kentucky in Thursday night’s Midwest Region second-round game as heavy underdogs – but they’re playing with house money. They weren’t even expected to be here.
Nonetheless, the top-seeded Wildcats say they’re not looking past any team, including Hampton. But Kentucky does have some homework to do.
Wildcat freshman guard Tyler Ulis said Wednesday, ”We actually have not watched them yet.”