Arkansas visits Kentucky on Tuesday in a key SEC basketball matchup. Look inside for a preview of the game including key players, a statistical comparison, team schedules, team ratings, injury reports, game TV information and a final score prediction.
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Team Statistical Comparison
Arkansas scores an average of 82.7 points per game while allowing opposing teams to score an average of 69.4 points per contest. Kentucky scores an average of 67.8 points per game while allowing opposing teams to score an average of 69.5 points per contest.
| FG% | 3PT% | FT% | ORB | RBPG | SPG | BPG | APG | TOPG | |
| Arkansas | 45.1 | 33.7 | 73.7 | 252 | 44.9 | 8.4 | 5.1 | 14.9 | 13.2 |
| Arkansas OPP | 41.6 | 30.3 | 68.9 | 176 | 38.3 | 6.9 | 3.8 | 11.5 | 15.7 |
| FG% | 3PT% | FT% | ORB | RBPG | SPG | BPG | APG | TOPG | |
| Kentucky | 41.6 | 29.8 | 72.0 | 205 | 41.4 | 6.5 | 6.1 | 11.4 | 15.0 |
| Kentucky OPP | 40.8 | 30.8 | 71.7 | 195 | 39.2 | 6.6 | 3.6 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
Key: ORB=Offensive rebounds; RBPG=Rebounds per game; SPG=Steals per game; BPG=Blocked shots per game; APG=Assists per game; TOPG=Turnovers per game.
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Statistical Leaders
SCORING |
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| F.Name | L.Name | Team | PPG | FG% | 3FG% | FT% |
| Moses | Moody | ARK | 16.4 | 45.0 | 35.2 | 80.6 |
| JD | Notae | ARK | 13.7 | 38.5 | 32.7 | 78.5 |
| Brandon | Boston | KEN | 11.6 | 35.7 | 20.0 | 79.6 |
| Justin | Smith | ARK | 11.3 | 49.0 | 20.0 | 57.9 |
| Desi | Sills | ARK | 10.6 | 45.4 | 33.3 | 71.7 |
| Jalen | Tate | ARK | 10.6 | 50.3 | 38.3 | 63.4 |
| Olivier | Sarr | KEN | 10.5 | 48.9 | 50.0 | 75.0 |
| Davion | Mintz | KEN | 9.9 | 36.8 | 32.1 | 62.8 |
STEALS |
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| F.Name | L.Name | Team | STLs | SPG | ||
| Jalen | Tate | ARK | 28 | 1.5 | ||
| Desi | Sills | ARK | 26 | 1.4 | ||
| Brandon | Boston | KEN | 21 | 1.2 | ||
| JD | Notae | ARK | 23 | 1.2 | ||
| Davonte | Davis | ARK | 19 | 1.1 | ||
| Davion | Mintz | KEN | 19 | 1.1 | ||
| Moses | Moody | ARK | 20 | 1.1 | ||
| Devin | Askew | KEN | 17 | 1.0 | ||
BLOCKS |
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| F.Name | L.Name | Team | BLKs | BPG | ||
| Isaiah | Jackson | KEN | 48 | 2.8 | ||
| Connor | Vanover | ARK | 38 | 2.0 | ||
| Olivier | Sarr | KEN | 18 | 1.1 | ||
| Lance | Ware | KEN | 11 | 0.7 | ||
| Jaylin | Williams | ARK | 12 | 0.7 | ||
| Ethan | Henderson | ARK | 5 | 0.5 | ||
| Moses | Moody | ARK | 10 | 0.5 | ||
| Justin | Smith | ARK | 7 | 0.5 | ||
REBOUNDS |
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| F.Name | L.Name | Team | DREBs | REBs | RPG | |
| Isaiah | Jackson | KEN | 77 | 114 | 6.7 | |
| Justin | Smith | ARK | 51 | 100 | 6.7 | |
| Connor | Vanover | ARK | 85 | 109 | 5.7 | |
| Moses | Moody | ARK | 64 | 107 | 5.6 | |
| Olivier | Sarr | KEN | 64 | 95 | 5.6 | |
| Brandon | Boston | KEN | 58 | 89 | 5.2 | |
| Jaylin | Williams | ARK | 49 | 68 | 4.0 |
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Arkansas vs. Kentucky Basketball Series History
Kentucky leads 33-11.
College Basketball Ratings
| Source | Arkansas | Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA NET | 29 | 80 |
| Sagarin | 23 | 55 |
| ESPN BPI | 20 | 67 |
| Ken Pomeroy | 26 | 56 |
| Massey Composite | 33 | 76 |
Arkansas Roster
| NO | NAME | POS | HT | WT | CLASS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Justin Smith | F | 6′-7″ | 230 | SR |
| 1 | JD Notae | G | 6′-1″ | 195 | JR |
| 2 | Vance Jackson | F | 6′-9″ | 238 | SR |
| 3 | Desi Sills | G | 6′-1″ | 202 | JR |
| 4 | Davonte Davis | G | 6′-3″ | 180 | FR |
| 5 | Moses Moody | G | 6′-6″ | 205 | FR |
| 10 | Jaylin Williams | F | 6′-10″ | 245 | FR |
| 11 | Jalen Tate | G | 6′-6″ | 175 | SR |
| 12 | Khalen Robinson | G | 6′-0″ | 175 | FR |
| 13 | Emeka Obukwelu | F | 6′-8″ | 235 | SR |
| 14 | Brandon Kimble | F | 6′-7″ | 180 | SR |
| 22 | Abayomi Iyiola | F | 6′-9″ | 230 | JR |
| 23 | Connor Vanover | F | 7′-3″ | 247 | SO |
| 24 | Ethan Henderson | F | 6′-8″ | 210 | JR |
| 33 | Bryson Morehead | F | 6′-8″ | 160 | FR |
Kentucky Roster
| NO | NAME | POS | HT | WT | CLASS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Jacob Toppin | F | 6′-9″ | 194 | SO |
| 2 | Devin Askew | G | 6′-3″ | 198 | FR |
| 3 | Brandon Boston Jr. | G | 6′-7″ | 185 | FR |
| 5 | Terrence Clarke | G | 6′-7″ | 194 | FR |
| 10 | Davion Mintz | G | 6′-3″ | 196 | SR |
| 11 | Dontaie Allen | G | 6′-6″ | 198 | FR |
| 12 | Keion Brooks Jr. | F | 6′-7″ | 205 | SO |
| 13 | Riley Welch | G | 6′-0″ | 185 | SR |
| 14 | Brennan Canada | F | 6′-6″ | 198 | SO |
| 20 | Zan Payne | G | 6′-4″ | 215 | SO |
| 21 | Cam’Ron Fletcher | F | 6′-6″ | 215 | FR |
| 23 | Isaiah Jackson | F | 6′-10″ | 206 | FR |
| 25 | Kareem Watkins | G | 5′-8″ | 145 | FR |
| 30 | Olivier Sarr | F | 7′-0″ | 237 | SR |
| 55 | Lance Ware | F | 6′-9″ | 223 | FR |
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Arkansas Schedule/Results
| Date | Visitor | Points | Home | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2020 | Miss Valley St | 62 | Arkansas | 142 |
| 11/28/2020 | North Texas | 54 | Arkansas | 69 |
| 12/2/2020 | UT Arlington | 60 | Arkansas | 72 |
| 12/5/2020 | Lipscomb | 50 | Arkansas | 86 |
| 12/8/2020 | Arkansas | PPD | Tulsa | PPD |
| 12/9/2020 | Southern | 44 | Arkansas | 79 |
| 12/12/2020 | Cent Arkansas | 75 | Arkansas | 100 |
| 12/20/2020 | Oral Roberts | 76 | Arkansas | 87 |
| 12/22/2020 | Abil Christian | 72 | Arkansas | 85 |
| 12/30/2020 | Arkansas | 97 | Auburn | 85 |
| 1/2/2021 | Missouri | 81 | Arkansas | 68 |
| 1/6/2021 | Arkansas | 74 | Tennessee | 79 |
| 1/9/2021 | Georgia | 69 | Arkansas | 99 |
| 1/13/2021 | Arkansas | 76 | LSU | 92 |
| 1/16/2021 | Arkansas | 59 | Alabama | 90 |
| 1/20/2021 | Auburn | 73 | Arkansas | 75 |
| 1/23/2021 | Arkansas | 92 | Vanderbilt | 71 |
| 1/27/2021 | Ole Miss | 59 | Arkansas | 74 |
| 1/30/2021 | Arkansas | 77 | Oklahoma State | 81 |
| 2/2/2021 | Mississippi St | 45 | Arkansas | 61 |
| 2/6/2021 | Texas A&M | PPD | Arkansas | PPD |
| 2/9/2021 | Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
| 2/13/2021 | Arkansas | Missouri | ||
| 2/16/2021 | Florida | Arkansas | ||
| 2/20/2021 | Arkansas | Texas A&M | ||
| 2/24/2021 | Alabama | Arkansas | ||
| 2/27/2021 | LSU | Arkansas | ||
| 3/2/2021 | Arkansas | South Carolina |
Kentucky Schedule/Results
| Date | Visitor | Points | Home | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2020 | Morehead State | 45 | Kentucky | 81 |
| 11/29/2020 | Richmond | 76 | Kentucky | 64 |
| 12/1/2020 | Kansas | 65 | Kentucky | 62 |
| 12/6/2020 | Kentucky | 62 | Georgia Tech | 79 |
| 12/12/2020 | Notre Dame | 64 | Kentucky | 63 |
| 12/15/2020 | Detroit Mercy | PPD | Kentucky | PPD |
| 12/19/2020 | North Carolina | 75 | Kentucky | 63 |
| 12/26/2020 | Kentucky | 59 | Louisville | 62 |
| 12/29/2020 | South Carolina | PPD | Kentucky | PPD |
| 1/2/2021 | Kentucky | 78 | Mississippi St | 73 |
| 1/5/2021 | Vanderbilt | 74 | Kentucky | 77 |
| 1/9/2021 | Kentucky | 76 | Florida | 58 |
| 1/12/2021 | Alabama | 85 | Kentucky | 65 |
| 1/16/2021 | Kentucky | 59 | Auburn | 66 |
| 1/20/2021 | Kentucky | 62 | Georgia | 63 |
| 1/23/2021 | LSU | 69 | Kentucky | 82 |
| 1/26/2021 | Kentucky | 59 | Alabama | 70 |
| 1/30/2021 | Texas | CNL | Kentucky | CNL |
| 2/3/2021 | Kentucky | 70 | Missouri | 75 |
| 2/6/2021 | Tennessee | 82 | Kentucky | 71 |
| 2/9/2021 | Arkansas | Kentucky | ||
| 2/13/2021 | Auburn | Kentucky | ||
| 2/17/2021 | Kentucky | Vanderbilt | ||
| 2/20/2021 | Kentucky | Tennessee | ||
| 2/23/2021 | Texas A&M | Kentucky | ||
| 2/27/2021 | Florida | Kentucky | ||
| 3/2/2021 | Kentucky | Ole Miss |
Injuries and Suspensions
Arkansas
[F] 02/05/2021 – Justin Smith is “?” (Undisclosed)
[F] 02/05/2021 – Jaylin Williams is “?” (Undisclosed)
[G] 02/03/2021 – Desi Sills injured last game, is “?” (Shoulder)
[F] 01/11/2021 – Abayomi Iyiola is out indefinitely (Knee)
[G] 01/10/2021 – Khalen Robinson is out for season (Foot)
Kentucky
[G] 02/06/2021 – Terrence Clarke is “?” (Ankle)
Source: statfox.com
Arkansas-Kentucky Prediction
Arkansas 79, Kentucky 71
Tuesday‘s game tips off at 7:00 PM ET. TV: ESPN.
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