3 things to know about the Gonzaga Bulldogs
The No. 17 Kentucky Wildcats host the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Rupp Arena tomorrow.
Kentucky will be looking for a win after dropping three of its last five contests. Gonzaga comes into this one as a winner of its last four games.
What are three things to know about Gonzaga?
Gonzaga can defend at a high level
Gonzaga allows only 67.6 points per game on average. The Bulldogs have only allowed an opponent to break 70 points 10 times this season.
Kentucky will need to shoot the ball well and avoid unforced turnovers or it could drop another game.
Kentucky will also need to step it up defensively and play well in transition to put itself in the best position possible.
Gonzaga has five players averaging double figures
The Bulldogs have five guys who they can depend on for at least 10 points per game.
Forward Graham Ike leads Gonzaga in scoring with 15 points per game, forward Anton Watson averages 14.8 points per game, guard Nolan Hickman averages 13 points per game, guard Ryan Nembhard averages 12.4 points per game and forward Braden Huff averages 10.8 points per game.
The Bulldogs have a balanced offense which will be a challenge for Kentucky's defense which has been picked apart numerous times this season.
Gonzaga can rebound well
The Bulldogs have a narrow lead over the Wildcats in rebounds per game, averaging 40.7 to Kentucky's 39.1.
There is a good chance that this game could be won on the glass as second-chance points will be important.
Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. ET and the television broadcast can be found on CBS.
