Kentucky basketball is riding a “Beast” of its own. And the Cats are speeding downhill. A week ago, Mark Pope’s shorthanded Wildcats were riding high after knocking off No. 6 Tennessee 78-73 deep in the heart of Big Orange Country at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.

This loss to Ole Miss was the first time the Wildcats lost as an underdog all season long. Kentucky has played some of its best games of the season when they are picked to lose wi