The AP Poll DOESN'T MATTER, Kentucky Wildcats Shouldn't Care Where They're RANKED

The AP Poll DOESN'T MATTER, Kentucky Wildcats Shouldn't Care Where They're RANKED

13:58 Feb 10, 2026
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Kentucky Wildcats return to the AP Top 25, but does the ranking actually matter for their NCAA Tournament chances? Host Lance Dawe argues that the AP poll is just headline fodder, often lagging behind a team’s true form and loaded with preseason bias - and insists Kentucky’s climb is about more than just a number next to their name.Instead, Dawe spotlights Andy Katz’s Power 37 rankings, where Kentucky sits at 14th, and explains why power rankings and current team performance - sparked by Otega Oweh’s stellar SEC play and big road wins at Tennessee and Arkansas - give a far clearer picture of the Wildcats’ March prospects. Can Kentucky’s evolving lineup outpace expectations while injuries challenge their depth? Tune in for expert analysis on roster shifts, computer model rankings vs. eye test, and what really defines Kentucky’s path to tournament success.Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastFanDuelToday’s episode is sponsored by FanDuel. The Winter Games are on. And there’s no better way to follow them than with a bet on FanDuel. FanDuel - Play your game.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that exp
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