There are a million stats that play a big role in a team making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, but one of the most important stats is assist to turnover rat

Kentucky ranks 13th nationally in first-half scoring, while Alabama has posted the second-most points of any team in the opening 20 minutes. This game should be played at a frenetic pace, and clearing the 40-point mark prior to halftime won’t be a tough ask of either offense.

Kentucky basketball split their schedule last week, thumping the No. 11 Texas A&M Aggies (81-69) and falling late to No. 4 Alabama (102-97) with both games being played at Rupp Arena. Despite a loss coming as the result from the Alabama matchup,