This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/kentucky as Kentucky has toughest remaining schedule in college basketball.

Kentucky doesn’t have another true point guard on the roster. Coach Mark Pope said freshman Jasper Johnson, who plays just 14 minutes a game, will have an expanded role. Leading scorer Otega Oweh, who leads Kentucky in turnovers, could also have more time running the offense. Both options will likely cause a ripple effect in the offense.

The Kentucky Wildcats faced the LSU Tigers in a college basketball game. Look back at the highlights from UK's SEC contest:

The Kentucky Wildcats will take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. inside Rupp Arena and fans can watch the game on SEC Network. You may also listen on the UK Sports Network. Kentucky enters the game as a 11.5-point favorite over the Bulldogs on FanDuel Sportsbook.

The criticism of Mark Pope has gone national. The UK head coach addressed it before his Wildcats’ game against Mississippi State.

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After playing against a grueling non-conference schedule, Alabama basketball is off to a great start in its non-conference slate. On Saturday, the Crimson Tide dominated Kentucky in a 89-74 home victory to get in the win column in SEC play.

Tennessee basketball falls to Kentucky, 80-78, for first home loss of the season at Food City Center on Jan. 17.