It’s a new era of Kentucky basketball under new coach Mark Pope, and his first season began on Monday night against Wright State. Like their exhibition games against Kentucky Wesleyan and Minnesota State, the Cats not only won, but did so in a big way, winning 103 – 62.
The Wildcats offense once again demonstrated just what their goal will be. They pushed the ball up the floor quickly, and shot the ball well from three-point range, leading to a lot of points.
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Otega Oweh led the way for Kentucky with 21 points. He was 3-of-3 on three-pointers. Koby Brea also shot it well, making 4-of-4 from deep, and scoring 18 points. Four other Wildcats were in double figures.
Amari Williams had a big game as well, with 12 points and 13 rebounds. Lamont Butler also did a bit of everything, with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals.
Up next for Pope and Kentucky is Bucknell. That game will be on Saturday, November 9th. Congratulations to Coach Pope on his first win as Kentucky’s head coach.