Tyrese Maxey Proves Kentucky is Ready for Rematch Against Auburn With Awesome Quote
The Kentucky Wildcats lost their matchup against the Auburn Tigers on Feb. 1 and will be out for revenge on Saturday when the regular season SEC title is on the time.
The No. 8-ranked school in the country has won seven straight since falling to No. 15 Auburn a few weeks ago and now has a prime opportunity in front of their home crowd.
Wildcats star Tyrese Maxey is already getting everyone amped for the highly-anticipated matchup with a spot-on trash-talking quote.
#Basketball #Main #JohnCalipari Tyrese Maxey on Auburn rematch: “We owe them one” https://t.co/WXNBMsgDW8 pic.twitter.com/AC77vTH05n
— The Kentucky Times (@TimesKentucky) February 27, 2020
If that doesn't get John Calipari's squad fired up, we don't know what will. Time for Kentucky to return the favor.
The last time out Maxey scored 22 points on 5-of-14 shooting from the field and 10-of-12 from the free throw line. Kentucky would love a similar performance on Saturday considering the freshman averages just 13.9 points per game on the year.
But let's not forget the man plays staunch defense, which will be key to helping shut down Auburn and their fast-paced attack.
Tyrese Maxey is allowing just .691 points per possession (PPP) this season, good for 15th in the nation (4th in SEC) among Power 5 players with a minimum of 200 possessions.
— Kentucky Wildcats Breakdown (@GoCatsBreakdown) February 24, 2020
On top of that, opponents shoot just 26.1% against him, good for 4th in the country and 2nd in the SEC. pic.twitter.com/r69XqdihXB
If anyone's ready for this showdown, it's Maxey. He's already talking the talk, so it's time to yet again walk the walk.