Any old Saturday win would likely place the Cats on top of the AP poll for the first time since 2003. And that "any old" Saturday win was against Arkansas, 101-70.
"I think we would have smashed anyone today. That's not arrogance, but that's as good as we've played for the first 20 minutes. We would have beaten a lot of teams today." Calipari said.
"They have a chance to be the best team in college basketball this year." said Pelphrey.
Coach Cal and his young Cats all agree that being No. 1 is great in the regular season, but they're playing for a No. 1 seed in the tournament.
"It's not a big deal to be No. 1 if you don't finish the season No.1," said Darius Miller, who led the Cats at 18 points (a career-high.). "I think everybody dreams about playing for a No.1 team. I think that motivated us today."
Kentucky scored the game's first 10 points, stretched the lead to 30 by halftime, then added the first 14 points to the second half against Arkansas.
"To be No.1 and undefeated is great, but we want to stay humble and hungry," said freshman John Wall. "It seems like we get a 16- or 17-point lead and let up. Today we said, 'Don't let up.' "
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