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Rivalry Reignited: Hoosiers vs. Wildcats Clash
14 Dec
Summary
- The historic Indiana-Kentucky basketball rivalry is renewed after a 14-year hiatus.
- Both teams feature new coaches: Mark Pope for Kentucky and Darian DeVries for Indiana.
- Indiana's new offense features a high volume of three-pointers, unlike last season.
The intense college basketball rivalry between the Indiana Hoosiers and Kentucky Wildcats is finally being renewed after a 14-year absence. This historic matchup, last played regularly before the memorable 'Wat-Shot' in 2011, sees new leadership at the helm of both programs. Mark Pope now coaches the Wildcats in his second year, while Darian DeVries has taken over the Hoosiers.
Indiana's current squad presents a vastly different offensive approach, characterized by a prolific three-point attack that has already seen them connect on 110 shots from beyond the arc. This marks a significant shift from their previous season's performance, highlighting a strategic evolution under their new coach. Coach Pope has acknowledged the inspiring nature of Indiana's current play, drawing parallels to the high-IQ, motion offense historically associated with Indiana basketball.
The upcoming game is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m. ET, to be broadcast on ESPN from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky enters the contest as a 2.5-point favorite. The Hoosiers are aiming to improve their challenging road record against the Wildcats, having lost eight of their ten previous games at Rupp Arena.
