Wow! Kentucky survives in a classic overtime thriller. Kentucky beats Gonzaga 90-89.
After struggles in the first half, Kentucky responds with huge runs to climb and fight back for a huge win without Lamont Butler, as well as Kerr Kriisa down the stretch. Kentucky responded, and that's what you want to see from a team down 16 at halftime. Andrew Carr and Jaxson Robinson were huge down the stretch.
Mark Pope wants Kentucky to stay 'locked in' defensively
"There's a lot to be really pleased about us on the defensive end. We had some stretches in the second half where were not as laser focused as we want to be. I'd like us to really develop a standard where it doesn't matter what time or score, that we are locked in on that."
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Kentucky has really shared the ball this season, and can have a different guy step up on any given night.
The Cats have actually had a different leading scorer in each of their first 3 games.
Andrew Carr is like the 'team dad' for this Kentucky team
"Andrew (Carr) has done a great job of leading us. He's always a positive energy, positive voice, always correcting for us. Things like that."
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Kentucky showed "sheer resolve" to fight back against Duke
"What I was really proud of is guys went and sat in the locker room and all it was, was constructive. The guys do most of the fixing before I even get in the locker room. You could see that the way they came out to start the second half. It was just sheer resolve and determination."
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Mark Pope had some high praise for Lamont Butler after the win over No. 6 Duke
"Lamont is the foundation of this team. If you get to know Lamont Butler, like he's one of the best people that I've ever met. That's just not an overstatement. He's a winner."
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Mark Pope's players understand what it means to play with "Kentucky" across their chest
"Wearing the Kentucky jersey definitely makes you want to go out there and play."
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