The Kentucky Basketball team playing the first of four games in the Bahamas and taking on the country’s national team.
UK started P.J. Washington, Quade Green, Immanuel Quickly, Nick Richards and Keldon Johnson. The Wildcats jumped out to a 13-0 lead thanks to some steals and fast break slams from Nick Richards and P.J. Washington. Richards had 10 quick points with some smooth half hook shots in the inside.
UK went with something close to a platoon. Keldon Johnson stayed on the court about five minutes in and he was joined by Ashton Hagans, Tyler Herro, Reid Travis and E.J. Montgomery.
Herro was feeling it from the mid range area while struggling more behind the arc.
UK would lead the Bahamas team at the half 42-35. Nick Richards leading the way with 14 while Tyler Herro had 12.
