LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – These Kentucky Wildcats have the chance to reach heights no team in the program’s history has ever achieved – become undefeated national champions.
Losing seems unthinkable.
On the other hand, a loss in this week’s Southeastern Conference tournament might not be the worst thing in the world for the top-ranked Wildcats.
Kentucky coach John Calipari seems unfazed by the prospect of a conference tournament loss – as long as it’s the last one his team suffers in pursuit of national championship No. 9.
“This week has no bearing on where we’re going to be seeded,” Calipari said during Monday’s SEC coaches teleconference, “and the most important thing for us is to be the best and the last team standing.