Kentucky basketball is gearing up for their second exhibition game against Minnesota State Mankota following a dominant victory over Kentucky Wesleyan. The Wildcats are looking to continue their winning streak under new head coach Mark Pope. The game will be streamed on SEC Network+, with a lineup of potential starters for both teams announced.
Minnesota State, the reigning NCAA Division II national champions, are coming off a historic season where they claimed the NSIC regular season championship, NSIC Tournament title, and the NCAA DII Championship. Returners Kyreese Willingham and Justin Eagins will be key players for the Mavericks, who are ranked No. 1 in the preseason Power 10, setting the stage for an exciting matchup against Kentucky.
Kentucky fans are eagerly anticipating the return of Kerr Kriisa, who missed the first exhibition game due to a minor hamstring injury. Kriisa is expected to be ready for the season opener but may be held out of the exhibition matchup as a precaution. Big Blue Nation can follow all the action on KSBoard, join the discussion, and catch Rapid Reaction on the KSR YouTube Channel for postgame coverage.
As the Wildcats prepare to take on a formidable opponent in Minnesota State, the game promises to be a thrilling matchup with familiar faces on both teams. With the return of key players and coaches, fans are in for an exciting night of college basketball as the Wildcats aim to build on their early success under Coach Pope.
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