Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats have traveled to Tuscaloosa for a rematch against the Alabama Crimson Tide, aiming to even the score.
In their previous meeting at Rupp Arena, Alabama’s Grant Nelson proved to be a major challenge for the Wildcats, especially with Andrew Carr sidelined due to a back injury. This time, Carr is nearly back to full strength, which could help contain Nelson’s impact on the game.
Injuries remain a concern for Kentucky, with the availability of Lamont Butler and Jaxson Robinson still uncertain. Butler appears to have a chance of playing, while Robinson is unlikely to take the court. If Butler is able to go, he could play a key role in defending Alabama’s standout point guard, Mark Sears, who put up 35 points in Alabama’s recent loss to Missouri.
This game carries significant weight for Kentucky as they push for a top-eight seed in the SEC Tournament and aim for a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
### How to Watch #17 Kentucky vs. #4 Alabama
The Wildcats and Crimson Tide will face off at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, with the game airing on ESPN. According to ESPN, Kentucky has a 29.6% chance of pulling off the upset in this top-five showdown on the road.
