Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) reacts after he made a crucial steal late during the second half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) heads to the the floor to face the Kentucky Wildcats in the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) heads to the the floor to face the Kentucky Wildcats in the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few and Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari shake hands before the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) gets pumped with guard Steele Venters (2) before facing the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) blocks Kentucky Wildcats guard Justin Edwards (1) at the rim during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari calls a play against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few calls a play against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) blocks Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) at the rim during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) reacts after hitting a three early during the first half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) reacts early during the first half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Rob Dillingham (0) drives to the hoop against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats fans react early during the first half of a college basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) picks up a foul guarding Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) in the paint during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) pauses between plays during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) drives the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard D.J. Wagner (21) drives the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) reacts after hitting a three against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) grabs a rebound against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) passes the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Reed Sheppard (15) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) vies for a rebound against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) and forward Anton Watson (22) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) drives against Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) guards against Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) in the paint during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) battles the Kentucky Wildcats at the rim during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Luka Krajnovic (3) fouls Kentucky Wildcats guard Jordan Burks (23) on his way to the basket during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Jordan Burks (23) and guard Justin Edwards (1) react during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) draws a foul against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) battles in the paint against Kentucky Wildcats forward Ugonna Onyenso (33) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) drives against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Justin Edwards (1) reacts after hitting a three against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) drives the ball against Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) crahshes in the paint against Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) drives the ball agianst Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) who gets caught in a screen during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives the ball the hoop against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) looks to pass as Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) keeps Kentucky Wildcats at bay during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) dunks the ball against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) pivots in the paint against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) reacts as Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) celebrates while dunking the ball during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) reacts after hitting a three amid a Wildcats scoring run against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) reacts amid a Wildcats scoring run against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) draws contact in the paint from the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) guards against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few reacts during a Kentucky Wildcats scoring run during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats fans watch their team face the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) lays in the ball agianst Kentucky Wildcats forward Aaron Bradshaw (2) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) dunks agians the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) dunks against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) guards against Kentucky Wildcats guard Adou Thiero (3) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) passes in the paint against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) grabs a rebound against Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) and Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) react during the second half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) dunks against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) reacts after being called for a foul as Kentucky Wildcats guard Antonio Reeves (12) celebrates during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) reacts during the second half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Dusty Stromer (4) battles Kentucky Wildcats forward Zvonimir Ivisic (44) for a rebound in the paint during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Bill Raftery, left, smiles while broadcasting with Jay Wright, right, as Gonzaga and Kentucky face off during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few speaks with guard Ryan Nembhard (0) against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) looks for a shot against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) shoots against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) reacts agianst the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) drives to the basket agians tthe Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats fans jeer as Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) inbounds the ball against the Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Ryan Nembhard (0) drives to the basket against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during the second half of a college basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) clashes in the paint for a rebound against the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) reacts after fouling out late during the second half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Braden Huff (34) and forward Graham Ike (13) watch in the final moments of the second half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) drives to the hoop and draws contact from the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few and assistant coach Brian Michaelson reacts late during the second half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg (33) reacts after he made a crucial steal late during the second half of a college basketball game against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) and guard Ryan Nembhard (0) celebrate as time expires and they defeat the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85.1 (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
From left: Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Joe Few (15) comes off the bench and celebrates with guard Dusty Stromer (4), guard Nolan Hickman (11) forward Graham Ike (13) and guard Ryan Nembhard (0) after Gonzaga defeated the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nolan Hickman (11) celebrates after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson (22) celebrates with guard Nolan Hickman (11) and teammates after they defeated the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) embraces assistant coach R-Jay Barsh on his way to the locker room after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half of a college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Gonzaga won the game 89-85. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review)
LEXINGTON, Ky. – For a split-second, Ben Gregg ditched his small forward role to play free safety for Gonzaga with the marquee game of Saturday’s college basketball slate on the line at Rupp Arena.