Kentucky basketball ran Oklahoma out of Rupp Arena on Wednesday night, 94-78. The game was never really close and several Wildcats played extremely well — including former Oklahoma State big man Brandon Garrison. The second-year Wildcat and third-year player had by far his best game of the season, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds […]
Kentucky basketball ran Oklahoma out of Rupp Arena on Wednesday night, 94-78. The game was never really close and several Wildcats played extremely well — including former Oklahoma State big man Brandon Garrison.
The second-year Wildcat and third-year player had by far his best game of the season, scoring 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds — with five of those being on the offensive glass.
It was just the second time Garrison had scored in double figures this season and the first time since early November. The double-double was the second of his entire career and the first since December of 2023.
So why the sudden boost and a season-high 29 minutes?
Garrison said he had a “heart to heart” with head coach Mark Pope last week before Kentucky’s game at Arkansas, which included some things Garrison and Pope were both “frustrated about” and they came to a resolution.
Whatever they discussed, it clearly paved the way for Garrison to fill a massive need scoring at the center position and a dominating physical presence on the inside — especially on the offensive glass.
Kentucky has an intense matchup with Tennessee on deck for Saturday night and will look for Garrison to keep the momentum rolling forward with another big, physical game.
Tip-off agains the Volunteers is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET with coverage on ESPN.
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