Wenyen Gabriel and Bam Adebayo of Kentucky during player introductions on Tuesday against LSU. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kentucky's De'Aaron Fox throws a pass on Tuesday evening against LSU. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kentucky's Malik Monk pulls up for the jump shot on Tuesday evening against LSU. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Isaiah Briscoe of Kentucky and Brandon Sampson of LSU battle for the loose ball on Tuesday evening. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kentucky's Malik Monk glides to the basket on Tuesday evening against LSU. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Malik Monk of Kentucky drives to the lane on Tuesday evening against LSU. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Weyen Gabriel pulls down a rebound in the first half against LSU on Tuesday evening. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT