Forget About LeBron, John Wall is Coming to MSG

#12 Connecticut (6-1) vs. #4 Kentucky (8-0)

DirecTV SEC/Big East Invitational

Summary:

Two of the most successful coaches in college basketball square off in historic Madison Square Garden in the DirecTV SEC/Big East Invitational. UK's John Calipari ranks fourth among active coaches with a .764 winning percentage while UConn's Jim Calhoun ranks second among active coaches in wins (811).

The Wildcats claimed a 68-66 win over Nov. 10 North Carolina in their most recent outing led by Patrick Patterson's 19 points and John Wall's seven assists.

Kentucky used a 28-2 run in the first half to take a 19-point lead. UK then held off a furious Carolina rally for win. UK hit 7-of-8 free-throws down the stretch, including a 5-for-6 effort from