Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats have been really good this season when their backs are against the wall, which is why many thought they would take down Ole Miss i

The Ole Miss men's basketball team has turned some heads this season with their play under second-year head coach Chris Beard. Unlike in years past, the Rebels have a clear shot at the NCAA Tournament in 2025 if they can avoid a major collapse down the stretch.

Simply put, after Saturday’s disappointing loss to John Calipari and Arkansas, the Cats responded with no energy, no intensity and no focus. Kentucky’s first three turnovers consisted of two shot clock violations and a backcourt 10-second violation.