Kentucky's Bam Adebayo finishes a big dunk against Valparaiso on Wednesday evening in Lexington. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kentucky's De'Aaron Fox and Isaiah Briscoe fight against Valparaiso's Max Joseph for a loose ball on Wednesday. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kentucky's Isaiah Briscoe reacts after being fouled on Wednesday evening against Valparaiso. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Dominique Hawkins plays defense against Valparaiso's Max Joseph on Wednesday evening. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kentucky's Bam Adebayo attempts to block Valparaiso's Shane Hammink shot on Wednesday evening. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Isaiah Briscoe of Kentucky drives to the basket as Valparaiso's Max Joseph defends. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Kentucky's Malik Monk drives to the paint as Valparaiso's Micah Bradford on Wednesday evening. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT

Malik Monk of Kentucky leads a fast break on Wednesday against Valparaiso. MARTY CONLEY/ FOR THE DAILY INDEPENDENT