Kentucky basketball: 3 keys vs South Carolina, prediction, TV/ radio/ live stream

By Drew Koch | Jan 15, 2018

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 26: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at FedExForum on March 26, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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LEXINGTON, KY – JANUARY 09: Kevin Knox /

The Kentucky basketball team travels to Columbia, South Carolina on Tuesday night to take on the Gamecocks. South Carolina made an improbable run in the NCAA Tournament last year, but this year’s team is a shadow of last year’s Final Four squad.

The Kentucky Wildcats make their way to Columbia, South Carolina to do battle with the Gamecocks on Friday night. Kentucky is coming off their second straight win. John Calipari has been emphasizing toughness with this year’s Kentucky basketball team, and he saw some during Saturday’s win at Vanderbilt.

South Carolina is no slouch. The Gamecocks are 11-6 (2-3 SEC), and while they haven’t played a tough schedule to date, coach Frank Martin always has his team ready to compete. Who is the biggest threat to the Wildcats? Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue his torrid pace? Here are the three keys to the game, information on how to view Tuesday’s clash and a prediction.

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