Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs 2/15/2023
Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) presses against Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) as he tries to drive towards the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) presses against Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) as he tries to drive towards the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 09:38 PM EST
Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) attempts a layup while Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) attempts a layup while Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 09:37 PM EST
Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) shoots a basket over Mississippi State guard Cameron Matthews (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) shoots a basket over Mississippi State guard Cameron Matthews (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 09:37 PM EST
Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) attempts a layup as Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) attempts a layup as Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 09:38 PM EST
Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore (3) reacts after failing to catch a pass for a final 3-point attempt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore (3) reacts after failing to catch a pass for a final 3-point attempt during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 11:14 PM EST
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) dribbles past the defense of Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) and forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) on his way to a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) dribbles past the defense of Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) and forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) on his way to a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 11:19 PM EST
Mississippi State guard Dashawn Davis (10) attempts a three-point shot while Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin (0) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Dashawn Davis (10) attempts a three-point shot while Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin (0) defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 11:22 PM EST
Mississippi State guard Cameron Matthews (4) scores on a dunk over Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Cameron Matthews (4) scores on a dunk over Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 11:20 PM EST
Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) dribbles past the defense of Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) and forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) on his way to a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State forward Tolu Smith (1) dribbles past the defense of Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) and forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) on his way to a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. Kentucky won 71-68. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 11:21 PM EST
Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) pulls up as Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Kentucky guard Cason Wallace (22) pulls up as Mississippi State guard Shakeel Moore (3) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 09:38 PM EST
Mississippi State guard Eric Reed Jr. (11) attempts to steal the ball from Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi State guard Eric Reed Jr. (11) attempts to steal the ball from Kentucky forward Jacob Toppin (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Starkville, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Feb. 15, 2023 09:37 PM EST