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Kentucky basketball: 5 rushed reactions vs South Carolina

By Matt Upchurch

LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 29: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against the Louisville Cardinals during the game at Rupp Arena on December 29, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 29: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to his team against the Louisville Cardinals during the game at Rupp Arena on December 29, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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5. NCAA Tournament Seeding

This loss is going to cost UK at least one spot in the NCAA tournament seeding. The loss at Tennessee is much more credible than this one. A loss to Auburn, or Florida, or maybe even Arkansas are excusable. But this loss, to a struggling South Carolina team is going to hurt. Most years it wouldn’t concern me as much. But this year it’s a legitimate concern because this Kentucky basketball team will need all the help it can get. However, NCAA tournament games are on neutral courts, and that of course benefits a young and easily rattled UK team.

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