Kentucky basketball: 5 Rushed reactions vs Buffalo – Tournament edition

4. The Kentucky basketball team overcame adversity

The Kentucky basketball team did a great job overcoming adversity in this game. That is especially true considering the foul trouble the Wildcats had. Kevin Knox, PJ Washington, Sacha Killeya-Jones and Wenyen Gabriel all experienced foul trouble in this game. Calipari had to play Nick Richards extended minutes, and had to use some combinations he normally doesn’t use.

Kentucky also continued to see Buffalo hit tough shot after tough shot. To an extent, it has to be frustrating to watch a team knock down contested three-point shots like that. The UK players maintained their mental toughness and kept their heads straight. Kentucky was able to focus on getting defensive stops and executed on offense. BBN should be proud of the way Kentucky battled through adversity today, moving on to the Sweet Sixteen.