Deep No. 9 Kentucky squad opens vs. Nicholls with high expectations

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Kentucky has won eight NCAA Tournament championships, and expectations are high for second-year coach Mark Pope to make a deep run this coming March as the No. 9 Wildcats prepare to open their season at home Tuesday against Nicholls in Lexington, Ky.

Kentucky was 24-12 and reached the Sweet 16 last season. The Wildcats haven't been to the Final Four since 2015 and