Big Blue Preview: Kentucky vs. Bucknell

Wildcats host Bison on Tuesday night

The Kentucky Wildcats will host the Bucknell Bison on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena. The game will be the Wildcats' first home game of the season.

Kentucky is coming off a 98-64 win over Howard in their season opener on Friday night. Bucknell is 1-1 on the season, having lost to Penn State in their opener before rebounding with a 76-61 win over Lafayette last Tuesday.

Kentucky is a heavy favorite

Kentucky is a heavy favorite in the game. The Wildcats are ranked No. 4 in the AP Poll and No. 5 in the Coaches Poll. Bucknell is unranked.

The Wildcats have a lot of talent, led by Oscar Tshiebwe, who was the National Player of the Year last season. Tshiebwe is averaging 15.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per game this season.

Kentucky also has a lot of experience, with four seniors in their starting lineup. The Wildcats are led by coach John Calipari, who has won a national championship at Kentucky.

Bucknell is a tough opponent

Bucknell is a tough opponent, even though they are a big underdog. The Bison are led by senior guard Andrew Funk, who is averaging 20.5 points per game this season.

Bucknell also has a good coach in Nathan Davis, who is in his 12th season at the school. Davis has led the Bison to two NCAA Tournament appearances in the past five years.