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Ricky Council - Logs 20 points in winCouncil amassed 20 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 88-73 victory over Kentucky.

ImpactThe junior was excellent in Tuesday's win against Kentucky, scoring 20 points and did so shooting 55.6 percent from the field. Council has scored double-digits in his last five games and is now averaging 17.1 points and 3.2 rebounds this season. Expect Council to continue to dominate as he leads the Razorbacks in points per game.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Oscar Tshiebwe - Struggles in lossTshiebwe produced seven points (3-6 FG, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 88-73 loss to Arkansas.

ImpactTshiebwe struggled in Tuesday's loss to Arkansas scoring just seven points on six field goal attempts. The senior has struggled in the last two games for the Wildcats, scoring just 11 total points. Tshiebwe is still averaging 15.5 points and 13.3 rebounds this season, but Kentucky sits at 7-4 in SEC play and face off at Georgia Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Nick Smith - Practicing againSmith (knee) practiced recently, according to Christina Long of the Southwest Times Record.

ImpactSmith was able to practice with the Arkansas team the last few days. Arkansas' head coach Eric Musselman said he is "optimistic and hopeful that Smith will be able to play sometime in the near future." Despite not making the trip to Kentucky, there is a chance, albeit very small, Smith could return as soon as Saturday when the Razorbacks host Mississippi State.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE

CJ Fredrick - Has injured ribsFredrick has a rib injury, according to Kyle Tucker of The Athletic.

ImpactKentucky's head coach John Calipari said Fredrick was injured and should not have played when the team hosted Arkansas on Tuesday. He logged zero points (0-4 FG, 0-2 FT) across his 21 minutes during an 88-73 loss. Currently, Fredrick's availability status is questionable before the Wildcats play at Georgia on Saturday. He has three days to recover.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Hogs Have to Figure Out Rebounding, Kentucky Defensive PressureDon’t be surprised to see Makhi and Mekhel Mitchell to handle Oscar Tshiebwe.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sahvir Wheeler - Out with ankle injuryWheeler is unavailable for Tuesday's game against Arkansas due to an ankle injury.

ImpactThe senior guard apparently suffered the injury during practice and will be sidelined for at least one game. Wheeler is considered day-to-day, leaving his availability for Saturday's matchup with Georgia up in the air.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Taking stock of Kentucky basketball with a month to go in the seasonWith some big SEC games coming up, the WIldcats have a chance to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM