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Rivals.com basketball analyst David Sisk covers both Kentucky and North Carolina. He talks to us about keys to victory for each team Saturday.

D.J. Wagner returned to the court Saturday and again proved his value to this Kentucky squad. “What D.J. gives this team is a toughness.”

On his weekly radio show, John Calipari discussed Aaron Bradshaw’s college debut and more following Kentucky basketball’s shocking home loss to UNC Wilmington.

He defeated the Wildcats in his debut as a coach against the Wildcats. Kentucky, one of he top-scoring teams in the nation, was held 20 points below its scoring average. The Wildcats (6-2) were averaging 94.4 points per game coming into the contest.

UNC Wilmington shocked No. 12 Kentucky 80-73 on Saturday, with Aaron Bradshaw making his debut and Reed Sheppard making his first start.

UNC Wilmington came into Rupp Arena on what was supposed to be a day of celebration and wrecked Kentucky’s party. What happened to the Cats?

Kentucky’s youth and defensive shortcomings were on display as John Calipari’s Wildcats lost to UNC Wilmington at Rupp Arena.

The key talking points after John Calipari and the No. 12 Wildcats’ defeat vs. Takayo Siddle and the Seahawks.

Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham have arguably been Kentucky basketball’s best players this season. A closer look at the unique dynamic.

Reed Sheppard scored 21 points, including 13 during a second half in which Kentucky shot 67%, and Antonio Reeves added 18 to propel 12th-ranked Wildcats to a 95-73 blowout of No. 8 Miami on Tuesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge. Sheppard came off the bench, drained a 3 for his first basket and finished 5 of 9 from long range and 8 of 13 overall. The freshman also had five rebounds, four assists and three steals in 30 minutes, filling a void after starting point guard D.J. Wagner left late in ...