Kentucky MBB hung out with Charles Barkley in Atlanta ahead of Champions Classic
How is Kentucky getting ready for Duke? By hanging out with Chuck, of course.
The Wildcats arrived in Atlanta for the Champions Classic on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s late-night battle against the Blue Devils. After getting settled in while rocking slick all-white jumpsuits, the team met up with basketball legend Charles Barkley for dinner.
“Enjoyed spending our (Champions Classic) eve with Hall of Famer, Charles Barkley,” the school wrote on social media.
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The Hall of Fame hooper and basketball analyst spoke with the players and coaches while also taking pictures with the Cats as things wrapped up.
Photos via UK Athletics.
Not a bad way to get ready for the biggest game of Mark Pope’s career. Maybe Chuck will have some advice for the Cats as they take the floor against the No. 6 team in the country? He would know how to dominate on the big stage.
No. 19 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Duke. Tuesday. 9 PM ESPN.
Time to see what this group can do.
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