Kentucky is well on its way back to the top of college basketball, and last night’s 18-point win over Tennessee on their home court is the signature win of the Gillispie era. Billy’s teams are tough late in the season. Say all you want about VMI and Gardner-Webb, but Gillispie lays the foundation for his teams early in the season.
And Kentucky is still well below its typical talent level. If there’s any way that Jodie Meeks and/or Patrick Patterson return next year, Kentucky is a legitimate Final Four contender, as Gillispie continues to bring in elite talent. Five-star center Daniel Orton and four-star Jon Hood join a solid, steady point guard recruit in G.J. Vilarino, as help is on the way next year.
But enough about next year. If last night is any indication, this season could be pretty special.
It’s been interesting to watch them develop each game. They have been improving with each game and last night they put it together. I knew they were going to surprise some people and Jodie’s performance allowed them to fast forward back on to the national stage.
My wildcat index is at a 99