"Kentucky dropped out of these Power Rankings back on Dec. 4, following a 5-3 start. A day later, the Wildcats lost by 35 points to Gonzaga in Nashville, and it looked like the wheels were falling off. Less than three weeks later, Mark Pope's team returns to the mix. Kentucky has won four straight games, all by double-figures, including 12-point victories over Indiana and St. John's."
"Arizona's two-headed center tandem of Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka is part of the reason the Wildcats are so dominant on the backboards at both ends of the floor -- and so efficient inside the paint on the offensive end. The pair have combined to average 19.7 points, 18.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game while each shooting better than 57% from the field. Awaka has cemented himself as arguably the best backup big man in college basketball, ranking 12th nationally in rebounds (10.4 RPG) despite starting zero games and averaging fewer than 20 minutes."
Kentucky rebounded from a 5-3 start and a 35-point loss to Gonzaga by winning four straight games, all by double digits, including 12-point victories over Indiana and St. John's. Lowe's shoulder is the primary health concern after multiple injuries and a missed game against Bellarmine. The Power Rankings will pause for one week and return on Jan. 8. Arizona's center duo Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka anchor dominance on the boards and interior offense, combining for 19.7 points, 18.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game while each shoots above 57%. Awaka ranks 12th nationally in rebounds despite no starts and under 20 minutes per game. Elliot Cadeau has improved his three-point shooting from 37% to 52.6% over a recent four-game span while maintaining strong playmaking and passing.
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