High Point guard John-Michael Wright
AP
After holding a lead in their game against Michigan State Wednesday, the High Point Panthers hit the road Friday in search of a signature performance against the Kentucky Wildcats. The Panthers have a pair of stars leading the way. John-Michael Wright averages 20 points and 4.2 assists per game while Zach Austin is contributing 14 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game in the post.
Austin will have his hands full against the country’s leader in rebounds per game. Oscar Tshiebwe is averaging 15.8 points and 15.8 rebounds per game for a Wildcats group that leads the country in rebound rate.
High Point has done its best work on the road, averaging over seven points more per possession on the road in games against Division I opponents then at home and shooting 38.4 percent from 3-point range away from home.
Though Kentucky should be able to get the straight up win, High Point has underrated stars who will shine and give the Wildcats a test.
The play: High Point, +25.
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