Kentucky vs. Wisconsin: 3 things you need to know
Kentucky and Wisconsin meet for a Final Four rematch at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Saturday, with only two victories separating these No. 1 squads from college basketball supremacy.
Here are three things you need to know:
There's no real recipe for beating Kentucky
The discussion about whether Kentucky is the greatest college basketball team of all time will depend just as much on Wisconsin as it will on the Wildcats.
A Badgers victory, of course, would derail the beautifully written narrative of Kentucky's perfect season, but don't expect it to come easy. So far, the Wildcats have found all kinds of ways to win in the NCAA tournament - be it a blowout over West Virginia or a nail-biter against Notre Dame.
They've shown time and time again that they know how to win above all else. It doesn't matter how close the game is, Kentucky continues to thrive in pressure situations, and its missteps have yet to cost them a game.
Needless to say, the Badgers will need to bring their A-game.
Frank Kaminsky is a beast
The consensus best player in college basketball didn't get that reputation by being average.
Wisconsin senior forward Frank Kaminsky has consistently been a key factor to his team's success in the regular season, and that has continued well into the NCAA tournament and the Badgers' current Final Four position.
Averaging 18.7 points and eight blocks per game during the season, Kaminsky has proven himself as a legitimate offensive threat, but he is also very defensively responsible. If Wisconsin wants a shot at dethroning the undefeated college basketball kings, Kaminsky will have to be front and center the whole night.
Watch out for those Harrison boys
Kentucky's Harrison twins - sophomores Aaron and Andrew - have had a very strong season, and their unselfish play is essentially a microcosm of the entire Wildcats team.
When it comes to Wisconsin, Aaron is an X-factor for Kentucky. Last year, the Badgers also played in the Final Four against the Wildcats, and it was Aaron who crushed their dreams with a game-winning 3-pointer with 5.7 seconds left to lift Kentucky to 74-73 victory.
Both these kids can play, and while Aaron has historically been the bigger point-producer, Andrew certainly has the skill to be a game-changer for the Wildcats if need be.