WATCH: Kentucky basketball announces starting five with special video
The Kentucky men’s basketball team announced their starting five against Florida in special fashion with a video from their biggest fans. Kids from the Kentucky Children’s Hospital introduced the Kentucky starting five with an incredible and unique hype video, with a different kid introducing each player.
Kentucky basketball gets special video
As junior Jacob Toppin was ruled out for Saturday’s game, Kentucky’s starting lineup against the Florida Gators featured Keion Brooks Jr., Kellan Grady, Oscar Tshiebwe, TyTy Washington Jr. and Sahvir Wheeler. The starting five received the special assist from the Kentucky Children’s Hospital, in a video that the team shared on their social media. Fans will have a tough time deciding if it was more wholesome or more exciting, as the kids brought the energy to each of their introductions.
Toppin was injured in the first half of Kentucky’s win over South Carolina on Tuesday. Near the end of the half, Toppin rolled his ankle while playing in the post and had to leave to the team’s locker room. Although the injury hasn’t appeared serious, it has been enough to cause him to miss most of that game as well as all of Florida.
Kentucky has played their way to the No. 5 ranking in the nation behind a 20-4 record, with notable wins against Kansas and Tennessee. The Wildcats have not lost a game on their home court this season, and led Florida by five at halftime.
Bill Self on Kentucky
After a game filled with frustration from Kansas head coach Bill Self, even he couldn’t help but be impressed with Kentucky’s play in their marquee matchup earlier this season. Coming into the game, Kansas had only lost two games all season, and were ranked No. 4 in the nation ahead of Kentucky at No. 12 at the time.
“That was a great basketball team we played tonight,” Self said after their game. “That team that we played tonight could win it all.”