UK hosts D II national champ in one of its exhibition games

[Smashcat]

UK will host NCAA Division II national champion Minnesota State Mankato in Rupp Arena on Oct. 29 for one of the Cats’ two exhibition games in preparation for Pope’s first season as head coach. MSU head coach Matt Margenthaler confirmed the matchup Monday morning. Minnesota State Mankato had a 35-2 record and won the NCAA DII championship last season. The team’s top scorer and assists leader, Malik Willingham, and top rebounder and shot blocker, Dylan Peeters, played their final seasons of college basketball in 2023-24, but the Mavericks are expected to return some key players from their title run.

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[WeWant9]

Sounds like a solid tune up game before getting into the season.

 

[chroix]

I'd be sweating bullets if you know who was still our coach.

 

[UKrazycat2]

I'd be sweating bullets if you know who was still our coach.

He'd be like stfu.

 

[uk78]

Good to know although as indicated missing some key players that led to the championship. But, building team chemistry is the key. Watching our Olympic team shows that putting together top talent isn't always the best decision versus determining players that fit together.

 

[chroix]

He'd be like stfu.

Haven’t seen him.

 

[St.PatterSoN-54-]

Cal would be wandering off to operate the TV camera or sit with his 'friends' in the stands.

 

[DreadLox]

I'd be sweating bullets if you know who was still our coach.

He’d be 122.