NCAA Tournament: Kentucky Wildcats' season ends with 69-75 loss to Kansas State
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Coach Calipari, who took UK to Elite Eight on cruise mode in his first six years, said, "I understand what this program is about," said Calipari, following the end of his 14th season on the job. "That's what makes it what it is, and that's why I tell players, 'This isn't for everybody,' because the expectations are so high."
Kentucky's last Final Four trip came back in 2015 and since then, the Kentucky Wildcats have been to Elite Eight just twice - in 2017 and 2019. Last Season, Kentucky wastamed by Saint Peter's in 15-over-2 upset in the first round itself and before that in 2020-21 season, Kentucky failed to qualify for the Big Dance tournament only.
Talking about the game, UK's star senior Oscar Tshiebwe scored a double-double of 25 points and 18 rebounds, while Wallace and Livingston scored 21 and 11 points, respectively.
"I'm sorry to the BBN (Big Blue Nation) because I came here to do something great," Tshiebwe said after the game. "Two years later it did not happen," he added.
For Kansas State, their Guard Markquis Nowell took the lead he posted game-highs 27 points along with nine rebounds to help his team overcome the Wildcats. They will next face Michigan State in Sweet 16 round on Thursday.
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Monday, March 20, 2023 at 8:41 am