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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 7: Otega Oweh #00 of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena on February 7, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Good morning, BBN!

Well, it’s been quite the season with a lot of ups and downs… but, the Cats have won eight of their las nine and the momentum continues to grow.

They’ve won some big games since the embarrassing Vanderbilt loss, and with another big test today against the rising No. 14 Florida Gators, UK could catapult into some national conversations with a win today.

Otega Oweh has played like the SEC POY he was projected to be, and it has inspired this squad to take the next step.

On the flip side, the Gators have been on a hot streak of their own. winning nine of their last 10, including a blowout victory against Alabama.

It’ll be a fun one. Who do you think takes the win?

Tweet of the Day:

Reed Sheppard balling out!

Headlines:

Big Blue Preview: Kentucky at Florida – UK Athletics

Full breakdown.

Jaxon Jelkin, Kentucky Offense Dominate in Season Opener – UK Athletics

That’s how you start a season!

2026 NBA All-Star Weekend preview: Dunks, stars and more – ESPN

A big weekend ahead.

2026 college football coaching carousel grades: Marks for Kyle Whittingham, Lane Kiffin and all 33 FBS hires – CBS Sports

33 feels like a lot, right?

U.S. women’s hockey trounces Italy, advances to Olympic semifinals – NBC Sports

Let’s go!

Ilia Malinin places 8th after falling twice in Olympic free skate – ESPN

Very tough. Going to hurt for a while after being such a heavy favorite.

Adam Silver wants to ‘root out’ NBA tanking, but the incentives still greatly outweigh the fines – CBS Sports

It’s becoming a pretty glaring issue, not just tanking, but competitiveness throughout the season.

Lindsey Vonn provides latest update from her hospital bed: ‘Finally feeling more like myself, have a long way to go’

What a warrior.

VJ Edgecombe leads Team Vince to 1-point win vs. Team Melo – ESPN

He’s the real deal.

Chris Paul officially announces retirement from NBA after being waived by Raptors: ‘This is it!’ – CBS Sports

Sad way to go out.

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