LEXINGTON – Kentucky basketball will get its marquee matchup in Las Vegas this weekend after all. After positive COVID-19 tests at UCLA and Ohio State disrupted the plan for the annual CBS Sports Classic doubleheader, event organizers have now scheduled a matchup between No. 21 Kentucky and North Carolina for 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Kentucky was originally scheduled to face No. 15 Ohio State in the CBS Sports Classic, but that matchup was canceled due to positive COVID-19 tests within the Buckeyes’ program Thursday. Despite not having a confirmed opponent, UK’s team still flew to Las Vegas Thursday evening. UCLA, which had previously canceled its Wednesday game due to COVID-19 issues, pulled out of its matchup against North Carolina Friday morning, opening the opportunity to pitch the Wildcats and Tar Heels against each other. Kentucky basketball: How worried should UK be about its 3-point shooting struggles? North Carolina leads the all-time…
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