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Could the Kentucky Wildcats beat an NBA team?

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Every couple of years, there's an argument about whether a dominant college team (usually Kentucky) could beat an NBA team. With the Wildcats undefeated this year, the conversation has hit a crescendo. read more

In case you missed it, the current edition of this discussion started Sunday when John Calipari’s Wildcats blew out overmatched NAIA foe Georgetown College 121-52 in an exhibition tune-up. read more

I think it's possible that this year's Kentucky team could beat a non-team full of NBA players. Like either Barkley or Shaq's team from the Rising Stars Challenge of the all Star game. But even then you're talking about a pretty wide talent gap and my money would be on the Rising Stars. read more

Georgetown College coach Chris Briggs said he felt Kentucky could have beat an NBA team after the Wildcats beat his team 121-52 on Sunday. "They could have beaten some NBA teams tonight," Briggs said after the game. "There's no doubt in my mind." Kentucky is the preseason No. 1 team in the country. read more

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Calipari shouldn’t have to answer that question, because no one should be asking it. And, less than 12 months after UK fans started stocking up on 40-0 shirts before the season even began (only to win less than 30 games), the UK vs. NBA dream matchup is just another distraction the head coach has to eliminate for his team. read more

Former Maryland coach Gary Williams says Kentucky can beat the Washington Wizards. Former NBA star Charles Barkley says the Wildcats can beat the Toronto Raptors. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says the entire conversation is absurd (but maybe he's just jealous that no one's asking the Orlando Magic to be part of this). read more

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