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Crunching the numbers on the Kentucky vs. Providence matchup in the NCAA Tournament

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NCAA Tournament preview: Kentucky vs. Providence

Click below to read more coverage from the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com ahead of Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament game against Providence at Greensboro, N.C., on Friday night.

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Kentucky is the No. 6 seed in the East Region of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Providence is the No. 11 seed. Their statistics are a lot closer, however, leading into their first-round matchup in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament on Friday.

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Kentucky Coach John Calipari takes a half-court shot during Thursday’s practice at Greensboro Coliseum.
Kentucky Coach John Calipari takes a half-court shot during Thursday’s practice at Greensboro Coliseum. Bob Donnan USA Today Sports
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This story was originally published March 16, 2023 at 5:47 PM.

John Clay
Lexington Herald-Leader
John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky, he covered UK football from 1987 until being named sports columnist in 2000. He has covered 20 Final Fours and 42 consecutive Kentucky Derbys. Support my work with a digital subscription
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NCAA Tournament preview: Kentucky vs. Providence

Click below to read more coverage from the Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com ahead of Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament game against Providence at Greensboro, N.C., on Friday night.