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Kentucky awaits backcourt improvement after recent loss to Kansas

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 11:12 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Kentucky awaits backcourt improvement after recent loss to Kansas

Summary

Kentucky's basketball team is seeking improvement ahead of their upcoming game against Northern Arizona. Analyst Jon Rothstein has highlighted the need for significant contributions from guards Zoom Diallo, Mason Williams, and Alex Wilkins. In their latest game, the Wildcats lost 89-69 to Kansas, struggling with 15 turnovers and poor shooting from three-point range. Diallo scored 24 points, but the overall performance raised concerns about guard chemistry and offensive rhythm. The Wildcats aim for a better showing this Friday to help stabilize their season and potentially earn a solid NCAA Tournament seed.

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Status Watch

•Kentucky lost 89-69 to Kansas earlier this week.
•Zoom Diallo led the team with 24 points against Kansas.
•The Wildcats struggled with 15 turnovers in the game.
•Next game scheduled against Northern Arizona on Friday.
•Coach Mark Pope emphasizes the need for offensive rhythm.

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11:12 PMYahoo Sports — College basketball insider reveals what must happen for Kentucky to improve

What they're saying

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College basketball insider Jon Rothstein believes the answer to getting on the right track for Kentucky starts with the Wildcats’ backcourt. Rothstein mentioned Zoom Diallo, Mason Williams, and Alex Wilkins as three players who could determine how far Kentucky goes this season. At least one of them needs to take a major step forward if Mark Pope’s […] The post College basketball insider reveals what must happen for Kentucky to improve appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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