Aaron Harrison and No. 1 Kentucky soared to a 40-point victory over De’Andre Davis and Grand Canyon on Friday night in Lexington, Ky., to tip off opening night of the college basketball season. Andrew Harrison scored 16 points, and the Wildcats dominated in every phase of their season-opening blowout. Beginning their second consecutive season atop the rankings thanks to a 10-deep roster that head coach John Calipari utilized through a two-platoon system, the Wildcats exploited their substantial height and talent advantages through both units against a young Antelopes squad. Despite missing a bunch of easy chances, Kentucky still shot 49 percent. The Wildcats held the Antelopes to 15-of-48 shooting (31 percent), outrebounded them 51-21 and blocked 10 shots.
Aaron Harrison and No. 1 Kentucky soared to a 40-point victory over De’Andre Davis and Grand Canyon on Friday night in Lexington, Ky., to tip off opening night of the college basketball season. Andrew Harrison scored 16 points, and the Wildcats dominated in every phase of their season-opening blowout. Beginning their second consecutive season atop the rankings thanks to a 10-deep roster that head coach John Calipari utilized through a two-platoon system, the Wildcats exploited their substantial height and talent advantages through both units against a young Antelopes squad. Despite missing a bunch of easy chances, Kentucky still shot 49 percent. The Wildcats held the Antelopes to 15-of-48 shooting (31 percent), outrebounded them 51-21 and blocked 10 shots.James Crisp/Associated Press