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Villanova guard Collin Gillespie (2) drives past Butler guard Bo Hodges, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Tourneys give AP Top 25 teams last shot to impact NCAA seeds

By Aaron Beard Mar. 08, 2022 02:07 AM EST

Kentucky guard Sahvir Wheeler (2) makes a layup past Florida guard Myreon Jones (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Tshiebwe shines again, No. 7 Kentucky beats Florida 71-63

By Mark Long Mar. 05, 2022 04:26 PM EST

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) smiles after being introduced as a starter before the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Florida's Johnson gets ceremonial start on senior day vs UK

By Mark Long Mar. 05, 2022 02:27 PM EST

Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) blocks a three point shot attempt by Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) with 8.8 seconds left in the the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
SEC Scramble: No. 5 Auburn leads 4-way battle for top seed

By John Zenor Mar. 04, 2022 09:24 AM EST

Kentucky's Kellan Grady (31) shoots while defended by Mississippi's Luis Rodriguez during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 7 Kentucky uses hot shooting to top Mississippi 83-72

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 01, 2022 09:17 PM EST

Colorado forward Tristan da Silva, top, celebrates with teammates as time runs out in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Early madness: Top 6 teams lose on same day for 1st time

By John Marshall Feb. 27, 2022 04:49 PM EST

Arkansas guard JD Notae (1) dunks the ball over Kentucky defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Notae has 30, No. 18 Arkansas upends No. 6 Kentucky 75-73

By Kevin Mcpherson Feb. 26, 2022 05:40 PM EST

Arkansas guard Stanley Umude (0) pulls up to shoot over Kentucky forward Keion Brooks Jr.(12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Kentucky Wildcats at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/26/2022

Feb. 26, 2022 03:30 PM EST

South Carolina forward Aliyah Boston (4) dribbles against Auburn forward Jala Jordan (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
SEC This Week: Preview of SEC tournament semifinals?

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 25, 2022 03:49 AM EST

Kentucky's Jacob Toppin (0) shoots while defended by LSU's Xavier Pinson, middle, and Tari Eason, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Hopkins helps No. 6 Kentucky rally, then survive LSU 71-66

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 23, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Kentucky head coach John Calipari reacts to a play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. Kentucky won 90-81. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Grady's 25 spark No. 4 Kentucky's rally past No. 25 Alabama

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 19, 2022 03:32 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 17, 2022 11:05 AM EST
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Tennessee guard Josiah-Jordan James (30) goes for a dunk during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vescovi, Chandler lead No. 16 Vols over No. 4 Kentucky 76-63

By Al Lesar Feb. 15, 2022 11:31 PM EST

FILE - Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Dec. 8, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. The No. 22 Cowboys have their first AP Top 25 ranking since 2015 and play two games this week. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
No. 22 Wyoming aims to extend expectations-defying rise

By Aaron Beard Feb. 15, 2022 02:44 AM EST

Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe (34) shoots while defended by Florida's Colin Castleton (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Tshiebwe scores 27 in No. 5 Kentucky's win over Florida

By Keith Taylor Feb. 12, 2022 06:28 PM EST

Missouri's Trevon Brazile, right, shoots past Florida's Myreon Jones, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won 66-65. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
No. 5 Kentucky, Florida ride win streaks into SEC clash

By John Zenor Feb. 11, 2022 09:08 AM EST

Kentucky guard Kellan Grady goes up for a dunk during the first half against South Carolina in an NCAA college basketball Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Tshiebwe, No. 5 Kentucky top South Carolina 86-76 for 20th W

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 08, 2022 09:23 PM EST

South Carolina forward Keyshawn Bryant (24) and Kentucky guard Kellan Grady (31) wait for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Kentucky Wildcats at South Carolina Gamecocks 2/8/2022

Feb. 08, 2022 08:10 PM EST

Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr. (3) shoots over Alabama guard Jaden Shackelford (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Washington, Tshiebwe push No. 5 Kentucky over Alabama 66-55

By Brett Hudson Feb. 05, 2022 10:37 PM EST

Tennessee head coach Kellie Harper yells to her players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 86-83 in overtime. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 1 Auburn looks to keep rolling at Georgia in SEC play

By Pete Iacobelli Feb. 04, 2022 02:12 AM EST