Kentucky to the Final Four? Big Blue Nation, CBB fans react to favorable path for Wildcats
By Ethan Stone
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The Kentucky Wildcats are a 3-seed in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and will face off against Oakland in the first round on Thursday in Pittsburgh.
LET’S DANCE! #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/AsTUUoHsSc
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) March 17, 2024
Fans on social media couldn’t help but notice how favorable the Wildcats’ draw is. Kentucky’s 2nd round matchup, assuming they can get by Oakland on Thursday, would be NC State or Texas Tech.
The Wolfpack just finished up an incredible run in the ACC Tournament and Texas Tech is a middle-of-the-pack Big 12 school to hilariously oversimplify things. They both present their challenges, but it’s objectively a good draw for John Calipari and Co.
Past that, Kentucky’s draw compared to others continues to get better. Marquette is a dangerous 2-seed when healthy, but star guard Tyler Kolek’s status is unknown after he sat out of the Big East tournament this weekend with an oblique injury.
If you want to get really weird, Kentucky/Houston is where things get interesting. That is, of course, assuming everything works out with top seeds winning, which it almost certainly will not. The Wildcats high powered offense could put a chink in Houston’s tough defense, but who would come out on top?
Well, that’s why they play the game.
Big Blue Nation and CBB fans from across the country are optimistic about Kentucky’s chances. Here’s a look at some of the reaction to Kentucky’s draw on Sunday.
SOUTH: 1. Houston, 2. Marquette, 3. Kentucky, 4. Duke
That’s a pretty manageable bracket for the Cats to potentially set up a war with Houston for a spot in the Final Four. Arguably best O vs. best D in the country.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) March 17, 2024
Kentucky has a sweet path toward the Final Four. Congratulations also to WKU and Morehead.
Don’t book any baby showers, grandparents birthday parties, or pickle ball tournaments for the next three weekends in Kentucky.
The Commonwealth is focused. ? #MarchMadness
— Terry Meiners ™️ (@terrymeiners) March 17, 2024
Kentucky to the Final Four if Cal doesn’t blow it.
— Talkin’ Hawks (@TalkinHawks) March 17, 2024
FWIW I think that Kentucky got a very favorable draw in the NCAA Tournament. Beat Purdue and you’re in the Final Four.
— Wilk (@CDubKY3) March 17, 2024
Kentucky has a great chance to make the Final Four.
— Trevor Hass (@TrevorHass) March 17, 2024
Kentucky final four ?
— Banners in the Basement (@BasementBanners) March 17, 2024
Just looking at the South Region, I guess the goal was to have a path to the Final Four for Kentucky? This bracket is hilariously easy compared to the East.
Houston or Kentucky will be the favorites coming out of this side.
— Bracket Busters (@BBustersHoops) March 17, 2024
Kentucky with a smooth ride to the Final Four.
— 4TH AND TRUTH (@4thAndTruth) March 17, 2024
Potential Kentucky Houston game to reach the Final Four ?
— Nolan Foster (@NolanFosterNFL) March 17, 2024
Kentucky can’t complain about its bracket. Good path if they take care of business
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) March 17, 2024
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Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
