What to Expect as Antonio Reeves and Kentucky take on Mark Sears and Alabama on February 24

Aaron Estrada's No. 13 Alabama Crimson Tide (19-7, 11-2 SEC) and Antonio Reeves' No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats (18-8, 8-5 SEC) square off at Rupp Arena on Saturday, February 24, beginning at 4:00 PM ET.

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How to Watch Kentucky vs. Alabama

Kentucky Players to Watch

  • So far this season, Reed Sheppard puts up 11.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4 assists per contest. At the other end, he puts up 2.7 steals (seventh in the nation) and 0.8 blocked shots.
  • Offensively, Reeves posts 19.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. At the other end, he delivers 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • Tre Mitchell averages 12 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocked shots.
  • On a per-game basis, Rob Dillingham posts 15 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • D.J. Wagner posts 10.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest, shooting 41% from the field.

Top Performers (Last 10 Games)

Kentucky Leaders | Last 10 Games
Name PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Antonio Reeves 20.3 4.2 1.6 0.9 0.3 2.5
Reed Sheppard 12 4.2 3.8 3 0.8 1.9
Rob Dillingham 14.3 2 3.1 0.7 0.1 2.1
Ugonna Onyenso 4.9 6.1 0.2 0.4 3.3 0
Adou Thiero 6.2 4.5 1.2 0.6 0.9 0.2

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Alabama Players to Watch

  • On the hardwood, Mark Sears posts 20.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he puts up 1.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Estrada is putting up 13 points, 4.2 assists and 1.6 steals per game.
  • Grant Nelson averages 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest this season. Defensively, he delivers 0.7 steals and 1.7 blocked shots.
  • From an offensive standpoint, Rylan Griffen averages 11.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. At the other end, he delivers 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots.
  • So far this season, Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is posting nine points per game.

Top Performers (Last 10 Games)

Alabama Leaders | Last 10 Games
Name PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Mark Sears 20.6 4.7 5 2.1 0.1 1.9
Aaron Estrada 12.9 4.9 4.9 1.6 0.2 1
Grant Nelson 11.8 5.5 1 0.4 2 0.6
Rylan Griffen 13.4 3.6 1.8 0.6 0.1 3.1
Latrell Wrightsell Jr. 10.4 3.8 1.6 1.6 0 2.7

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Kentucky vs. Alabama Stat Insights

  • The Wildcats average 87.6 points per game (third in college basketball) while allowing 77.3 per outing (317th in college basketball). They have a +269 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 10.3 points per game.
  • Kentucky grabs 38.3 rebounds per game (62nd in college basketball) compared to the 37.6 of its opponents.
  • The Wildcats make 9.6 three-pointers per game (18th in college basketball), 1.2 more than their opponents (8.4).
  • Alabama outscores opponents by 13.6 points per game (posting 91 points per game, first in college basketball, and giving up 77.4 per outing, 318th in college basketball) and has a +352 scoring differential.
  • The Crimson Tide pull down 40 rebounds per game (22nd in college basketball) while allowing 34.8 per contest to opponents. They outrebound opponents by 5.2 boards per game.
  • Alabama hits 11.7 three-pointers per game (second-most in college basketball), 4.6 more than its opponents.

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