Kentucky walked their way to a win after they were put up against an under matched Auburn team in the Semifinals. Now the only thing that stands in their way of perfection before the NCAA Tournament is a pesky Arkansas team.
Arkansas had to battle with a Georgia team to be able to reach Kentucky. Despite who had an easier road it's safe to say the Razorbacks are more than thrilled to play Kentucky again.
These two teams faced off in a hyped up match nearing the end of the regular season. Kentucky won that meeting 84-67 in a complete domination of the ranked Razorbacks.
It will be a heated battle between these squads as they share no love after what this season has brought them. The Razorbacks believe they are back and do not want to go anywhere.
Arkansas players were seen "talking trash" to Kentucky players in the tunnel as the Cats defeated Auburn on Saturday. If this isn't foreshadowing on what this game is going to be like then nothing is.
This SEC Tournament has given viewers plenty of reason to tune in: top ranked team, upsets, buzzer beaters, you name it. But after all that chaos and the dust settles, it comes down to the top two seeds in the SEC. Just one more reason to take a peek at the SEC.
Both teams are capable of winning this game. Kentucky has their undefeated record to show that they're able to do most things and Arkansas has the SEC Player of the Year in Bobby Portis. There's no sure-fire winner here but when that buzzer sounds, there will be plenty cheers either way.
Pat's Picks
Bobby Portis- He is the SEC Player of the Year for a reason. Portis has gone full-blown attacker at the start of this tournament and will continue that in the last game at Bridgestone Arena. If not, Arkansas will have to have production from just about everywhere else.
Willie Cauley-Stein- Cauley-Stein showed why he was one of the best players in America against Auburn and that effort won't stop a day later. He knows the energy he gives off when he's playing well and this Kentucky squad needs to play well to beat a fired-up Arkansas team.