WATCH: Kentucky, Kansas and College GameDay Preview Battle in Lawrence

by:Nick Roush•01/28/22•

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Kentucky fans, Rupp Arena — Photo by Dr. Michael Huang | Kentucky Sports Radio

The Saturday night showdown at Phog Allen Fieldhouse draws near. In advance of the duel between Kentucky and Kansas, members of both teams met with the media Friday afternoon to discuss the high-stakes affair.

We received an additional, atypical treat too. ESPN’s LaPhonso Ellis provided insight on the game from his perspective before the college basketball roadshow broadcasts live from Lawrence, beginning at 11 am ET on ESPN.

Take a look:

John Calipari

Bill Self

LaPhonso Ellis

Sahvir Wheeler

Keion Brooks

David McCormack

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