Kenny Brooks said he didn't set any specific goals for his first team at Kentucky. But the Wildcats have managed to exceed his expectations, anyway.

Collin Chandler, Trent Noah and Travis Perry have grown as players over the course of Kentucky’s season. They could be important for the Cats’ tournament hopes.

Kentucky basketball has battled injuries for months, but the Cats will enter tournament time knowing exactly who they have. And the new-look team made a statement Saturday.