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It's called swag, and the Cats have it.

It's not arrogance, it's not being cocky. It's about believing that when you step on the court you are going to win.

"I think we've been challenging ourselves really well to make sure that none of that has even been a problem, or a thought in our heads, that we're number one. We're just playing good teams and trying to compete," said Terrence Jones.

Kentucky hasn't been tested in a few games now, but that will change Tuesday night when #8 Florida comes to Rupp. They shoot more threes than any other team in the SEC, and they make more of them too. It's been a problem for Kentucky all season.

"Yeah, that's a big part of their game. And if they make a lot of them, he said it'll be a tough game for us. So we're just going to have to play with hot hands like we have been the last couple of games," said Jones.

North Carolina and Indiana got hot from the 3-point line too. One of those games UK won, the other they didn't.

"I mean they were two different ways in two different games, I feel. North Carolina, they got a couple off of us digging and (getting) some loose balls coming to players at the right times off blocked shots. Indiana was more off penetration and set plays. So, it was just two different games and I think this will be its own game."

They know they've got a challenge on their hands, but that's where the swag comes in.

"I mean, respecting the opponents. We feel like every team we play is really good, which makes us step it up. And I think that's what we're going to have to depend on for this next game."