INDIANAPOLIS – Michigan State discovered a method to end.
The search continues for No. 4 Kentucky – even with consensus nationwide participant of the yr Oscar Tshiebwe again in motion.
Malik Corridor pressured two additional intervals with dunks off inbounds performs, Mady Sissoko delivered two game-changing slams late within the second additional time, and Michigan State rallied to beat No. 4 Kentucky 86-77 on Tuesday night time.
“I simply noticed (coach) Tom (Izzo) within the hallway and I mentioned you have been extra ready to complete than we have been,” Kentucky coach John Calipari mentioned.
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The Spartans (2-1) have been prepared thanks partly to what they endured on Friday, after they misplaced by one level to No. 2 Gonzaga on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln.
However in addition they bought some assist when Oscar Tshiebwe, final season’s consensus nationwide participant of the yr, fouled out late within the first additional time after scoring 22 factors and flattening 18 rebounds in his season debut for the Wildcats (2-1).
Joey Hauser scored 23 factors, Corridor had 20 and Sissoko had a career-high 16 factors with eight rebounds for the Spartans, who spent a lot of the second half enjoying catch-up.
Sissoko modified the tenor of the sport together with his tiebreaking alley-oop slam with 1:45 left within the second OT.
“There’s nothing higher than seeing Mady going up for a lob as a result of it’s going to be a dunk,” Hauser mentioned.
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And with Tshiebwe on the bench, Michigan State closed it out by outscoring Kentucky 13-1, the ultimate blow approaching one other dunk by Sissoko within the closing minute.
“Yeah, I set them up. I mentioned, `Let’s simply go dunk the the rattling ball,” Izzo mentioned sarcastically. “I like dunks in all probability as a result of I by no means might.”
Kentucky led 62-60 close to the top of regulation when Tshiebwe misplaced Corridor on an inbound move. Corridor took benefit by dunking with 3.7 seconds left.
“Give them credit score, they did what they needed to do,” Calipari mentioned. “However the (first) out-of-bounds play, that’s one thing we by no means do. We simply left him.”
It occurred once more within the first additional time when Corridor broke free because the Spartans moved the ball into the entrance courtroom. He drove in for the dunk to tie it 71-71 with 1.4 seconds left.
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After Cason Wallace’s 3-pointer early within the second additional time gave Kentucky a 76-73 lead, the Spartans locked down Kentucky’s shooters and pulled away.
BIG PICTURE
Michigan State: Izzo’s groups at all times appear to complete stronger than they begin and if these Spartans do this once more this season, they may very well be scary. Regardless of poor early taking pictures, they overcome a sluggish begin to knock off a top-five group.
Kentucky: The Wildcats returned to the venue from their final loss, a first-round NCAA Event defeat to Saint Peter’s in March, and left with the identical consequence. Sure, they’re massive, lengthy, athletic and defend nicely. However they’ll have to develop a closing punch.
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Michigan State: The Spartans have been unranked within the preseason AP Prime 25 and once more this week. They’ll possible transfer into the ballot after two sturdy showings towards top-five foes.
Kentucky: Calipari’s squad didn’t want Tshiebwe final week. He missed the primary two video games whereas recovering from a knee process. However when he’s on the ground, the Wildcats are clearly one of many nation’s high groups. They might slide just a few spots after this loss however may have an opportunity to get better – if they’ll beat No. 2 Gonzaga on the highway this weekend.
HE’S BACK
Dick Vitale returned to ESPN’s broadcast Tuesday night time following his battle towards most cancers. Vitale missed most of final season when his signature voice was impaired by lymphoma and melanoma.
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He sat at midcourt, in entrance of Wildcats followers, and opened the printed by thanking everybody who despatched textual content messages and notes of help and acknowledged the well-known phrases of his late pal Jim Valvano – “Don’t quit. Don’t ever quit” – impressed him to persevere.
HE SAID IT
“That’s a extremely good group and that shall be an incredible group,” Izzo mentioned. “So all you Kentucky followers, don’t soar off the ship. I advised John, it’s unlawful to have that many seniors at Kentucky.”
UP NEXT
Michigan State: Hosts Villanova on Friday.
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Kentucky: Hosts South Carolina State on Thursday.
Michigan State outlasts Tshiebwe, No. 4 Kentucky in 2OT initially appeared on NBCSports.com
Now that the ink has dried and his signing with Kentucky has been made official, Jasper Johnson was finally able to be formally introduced to the Rupp Arena crowd during the Wildcats’ 87-68 win over Western Kentucky on Tuesday night.
Johnson, a class of 2025 five-star point guard born and raised in Lexington, sat courtside with his family to check out his future team in action against the Hilltoppers. During the second half, former Kentucky player Ravi Moss brought out the future Wildcat to midcourt where he was met with a chorus of cheers from the packed crowd of Big Blue Nationites.
After initially committing to Kentucky back in September, Johnson signed the necessary papers to play his college basketball at UK earlier this month. He’s been inside Rupp Arena plenty of times before over the years (and even played here with Woodford County as a sophomore), but never while wearing street clothes as the center of attention in front of over 20,000 screaming fans.
The smile says all you need to know.
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Johnson is one of three signees from Mark Pope‘s first recruiting class as Kentucky’s head coach, joining four-star center Malachi Moreno and four-star point guard Acaden Lewis. The 6-foot-4 guard is ranked No. 14 overall in the nation by the On3 Industry Ranking. He’s currently finishing up his high school career at Overtime Elite as a member of Rod Wave Elite (RWE).
Alongside Tay Kinney, a talented class of 2026 guard who is also from Kentucky and is being recruited by Pope, the two Bluegrass natives form arguably the deadliest backcourt duo in all of OTE. Through five games played this season, Johnson is averaging 19.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per outing while shooting 47.9 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent from deep.
This time next year, we’ll hopefully see him do the same thing in Kentucky blue and white.
Johnson family – Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Clara Strack scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Teonni Key had 16 points and 13 rebounds and No. 14 Kentucky defeated Arizona State 77-61 on Tuesday in the Music City Classic to remain unbeaten.
Kentucky nearly had four players with double-doubles as Georgia Amoore added 20 points and nine rebounds and Amelia Hassett had eight points and nine rebounds for the Wildcats (6-0), who shot 42% and scored 13 points off 14 Arizona State turnovers.
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Jalyn Brown scored 16 points and Nevaeh Parkinson added 12 points and nine rebounds for the Sun Devils (3-3). Arizona State shot just 30%.
The Sun Devils cut a 19-point deficit to 11 after three quarters but a 6-0 burst with baskets by Key, Amoore and Strack built the lead back to 15 midway through the fourth.
Kentucky led 42-23 at halftime after outscoring the Sun Devils 27-9 in the second quarter, scoring the first 13 points of the period with Struck putting in the final seven in the run. A couple ASU free throws later, the Wildcats went on an 11-2 run capped by a Hassett 3 and the lead was 20. Strack scored 14 points and Key 10 in the half.
The teams continue play in the Music City Classic on Wednesday with Kentucky playing No. 19 Illinois and Arizona State facing South Dakota.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Rivalry week has finally arrived. The Louisville and Kentucky football program are set to do battle once again, facing off in Lexington for the annual Battle for the Governor’s Cup.
Here are the depth charts for both the Cardinals and Wildcats:
Changes from Louisville’s Depth Chart vs. Pitt:
Quarterback
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9 Tyler Shough (6-5, 230, Gr.) 10 Pierce Clarkson (6-1, 190, R-Fr.) OR 15 Harrison Bailey (6-5, 230, R-Sr.) OR 12 Brady Allen (6-6, 220, R-So)
Running Back
25 Isaac Brown (5-9, 190, Fr.) 21 Donald Chaney Jr. (5-10, 210, R-Jr.) 26 Duke Watson (6-0, 180, Fr.) 22 Keyjuan Brown (5-10, 210, R-Fr.)
Wide Receiver
0 Chris Bell (6-2, 220, Jr.) 81 Cataurus Hicks (5-10, 180, R-Fr.)
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