College basketball is buzzing about Kentucky after the win over North Carolina

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Phew. Is everyone still breathing? No. 14 Kentucky outlasted No. 9 North Carolina 87-83 to notch its biggest win of the season, an instant classic in Catlanta. The Cats led for 37 minutes, but it was back-and-forth in the final minutes, with the Tar Heels staying within arm’s reach until Kentucky’s freshmen sealed the victory, with Aaron Bradshaw hitting three clutch free throws in the final 47 seconds.

This one felt like an NCAA Tournament game almost from the start. When the game entered the final ten minutes, it felt like the entire college basketball world was watching. After the buzzer sounded, Kentucky was the No. 5 trending topic on Twitter in the United States. Here’s just a sampling of the tweets about the Cats, who are undeniably back.

Myron Medcalf

Tar Heels unraveled. They're gonna hate that film session. But the Wildcats showed their ceiling again. A lot of scoring options. Defense not always pretty but they overwhelm teams with what they do offensively. Can get buckets anywhere. And that's a lot to handle for 40 minutes.
— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) December 17, 2023

Also, shoutout to Myron for nailing the score:

My weekend picks for ESPN. I did OK with this one, I think. But you tell me. https://t.co/H1YUVNWOtN pic.twitter.com/KsKiDNHEjf
— Myron Medcalf (@MedcalfByESPN) December 17, 2023

Dick Vitale

No doubt with more game experience BRADSHAW 7’ Diaper Dandy for @UKCoachCalipari will be a major plus as this Cats team can be really special . They r multi talented & the vets TREA MITCHELL & ANTONIO REEVES r solid assets for the fantastic freshmen . Yes BBN will have lots to… pic.twitter.com/LWJGqhXvy9
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) December 17, 2023

Jon Rothstein

Aaron Bradshaw is Kentucky's best long-term prospect. Cats can now play big or small. No team in the SEC has a higher ceiling. A signature win over North Carolina in Atlanta.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) December 17, 2023

Jeff Goodman

Final: Kentucky 87, North Carolina 83.

This Kentucky team is like a roller-coaster ride. But LOVE their potential with Bradshaw.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) December 17, 2023

Seth Davis

This Kentucky-UNC game is incendiary
— Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops) December 17, 2023

John Fanta

FINAL — KENTUCKY 87, NORTH CAROLINA 83

The Wildcats take down the Tar Heels with a tremendous offensive performance. Eight – yes, 8 – Wildcats scored at least 7 points. Rob Dillingham leads the way with 17, DJ Wagner with 14/6/5 in a great W for John Calipari’s program.
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) December 17, 2023

Rob Dauster

Pretty impressive last three possessions for Kentucky here. Gave away a 14 point lead and, with four freshmen on the floor, immediately reeled off six straight to take control back. That’s veteran stuff right there.
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) December 17, 2023