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Stock up, stock down for Kentucky after N. Arizona win
In what was supposed to be a bounce back game for Kentucky basketball after a big loss to Kansas , the Wildcats stumbled through their matchup with Northern Arizona . It would take a three-pointer from Alex Wilkins with two seconds left to get a 78-77 win. It wasn't the performance that Kentucky fans wanted to see. The defense was especially worrisome, once again failing to get stops far too often. The Lumberjacks made over 50% of their shots, including 50% from three-point range. The Wildcats were also out-rebounded 32-20 by a team lacking anywhere near the size that Kentucky has. Fans booed at various times during the game, and although they got the win, it didn't feel like it. It was a lackluster effort that required some late-game heroics to get a win against an 0-3 N. Arizona team. Still, there were some good things to point out for Kentucky. Some players did have good games. Here is a look at whose stock is up, and whose is down after Friday night's unfortunate affair. Stock up: Alex Wilkins Obviously, Wilkins hit the game's biggest shot, winning it with time running out. However, he also had to battle through the
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