Kentucky has the top defense in country allowing just 85.5 points per 100 possessions. WVU is 36th at 95.1 points per 100 possessions. WVU only 38th best offensive efficiency at 110.8, Wildcats 6th at 119.

Kentucky is a great offensive rebounding team, while WVU is weak on defensive boards. Kentucky has a 39.2 offensive rebounding percentage so preventing second chance points a major challenge for the Mountaineers.

WVU also allows a whopping 46.8 field goal percentage versus teams normally getting 43.7. Kentucky got progressively better against high-pressure defenses as the year went on, facing four (plus Arkansas twice) teams among top 27 in turnover percentage. Calipari went with best five instead of platoon system and it worked like a charm.

West Virginia freshman Daxter Miles Jr. ran his mouth and it only gives Kentucky more motivation to run up the score. Kentucky has so much depth and WVU is more likely to wear down with their pressing. Calipari can mix and match his best five against full-court pressure.