How to watch the big UK-Alabama game on WLKY
Updated: 8:47 AM EST Feb 21, 2024
The Kentucky Wildcats will be taking on the Alabama Crimson Tide this weekend, and you'll be able to watch it on WLKY.
No. 17 Kentucky and No. 13 Alabama are facing off in Rupp Arena Saturday afternoon.
Kentucky and Alabama are near mirror images of each other at this point in the season.
Both have 18-7 records, and both have taken losses to teams they probably shouldn't have, Kentucky to UNC-Wilmington and Texas A&M in overtime and Alabama to Ohio State and Clemson.
Both also have put together some signature wins as well.
Kentucky beat No. 10 North Carolina 87-83 and smacked No. 14 Auburn on the road 70-59.
Meanwhile, Alabama beat down No. 20 South Carolina 74-47 and edged out in-state rival Auburn 79-75.
Both teams are also known for their high-octane offense, a new look for Kentucky this year compared to the last few and a typical look for the Nate Oates-coached Tide.
The Cats average 88 points a game and shoot 40% from three. The Tide averages 90 points a game, shooting 38% from three.
Both teams also like to get up and down the court fast, relying on their quick transition game to set up open threes and runs to the rim.
Antonio Reeves is leading the Wildcats in scoring up to this point of the season, averaging almost 20 points per game while shooting 49% from the field.
Reed Sheppard has had some experience running the point for the Cats as teammate DJ Wagner has had to be out due to some injuries. He leads the team in steals with 2.6 a game.
Ugonna Onyenso has also developed into a defensive nuisance for other teams, currently averaging almost four blocks a game, even recently tying NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson's record of 10 blocks in Rupp Arena against Ole Miss.
Before Saturday's game, both teams will play SEC games Wednesday night.
Kentucky travels to LSU to play the Tigers at 9 p.m., and Alabama will host the Florida Gators at 7 p.m.