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The Battle of the Bluegrass returns to the hardwood for the 58th edition Tuesday night, and it'll be a top-5 showdown between the Cardinals and Wildcats.
This was always the likeliest outcome with Noah’s injury. There was little reason for Pope to play Noah in Friday’s tune-up game against Valpo. Instead, the second-year UK coach rested Noah for that contest with the Louisville game in mind.
LEXINGTON — Kentucky basketball forward Trent Noah exited the game against Nicholls on Tuesday due to an injury and didn't return. During a news conference Thursday, UK coach Mark Pope said Noah should "be back soon." Pope said Noah likely wouldn't practice Thursday.