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Kentucky Faces UCF in Preseason Showdown | College Basketball News
Kentucky Wildcats gear up for a fiery preseason showdown with UCF, adding a third exhibition game to their slate ahead of their regular-season opener. Coach Mark Pope’s loaded schedule includes tough matchups against Texas Tech and Little Rock, but UCF — led by 10-year head coach Johnny Dawkins — brings a revamped roster with seven new transfers, including scoring threats Dior Johnson and Lewis Walker, plus towering seven-footer John Bol. Despite losing their top four scorers and facing a steep climb, UCF could be a gritty test for Kentucky if their newcomers step up. The matchup also carries…
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