Robert Aitken at Bleacher Report explains ten things that can either win or lose the game for Kentucky.
Stay Healthy. With the Wildcats depth they can't afford for any sprained ankles from Lamb and Liggins.
Brandon Knight Playing Well. Which Brandon Knight will arrive in Newark to play Ohio State? It is what every Kentucky fan is worried about when it comes to the freshman phenom.
Shut Down Jared Sullinger. Ohio State's first real test comes against Kentucky, but the strategy for the Wildcats has to revolve around limiting Sullinger as much as possible. The closer that Sullinger's stats are to his jersey number, the better the chances for Kentucky.
Listen to John Calipari. A team could be swallowed up by the bright lights of a regional and it is up to Calipari to keep his players' feet on the ground and not have them freak out in the big game atmosphere.
Don't Give Up Easy Baskets. If Jones and Harrellson can send some shots back and eliminate second chance points, they will eliminate most of Ohio State's momentum.
Limit Ohio State's 3 Point Attempts. As a team, Ohio State shoots 42 percent from three-point range. If they shoot the same way against Kentucky, it will be very hard to stick around in the game.
Jump Out to An Early Lead. lead to begin the game will allow the Wildcats to relax and believe that they really do belong here.
Make Free Throws. Against Princeton, Kentucky was just 6-for-11 and was 17-for-24 against West Virginia. Combined, the Wildcats have been 23-for-35, shooting just 65.7 percent from the charity stripe.
Don't Give up after a Buckeye Run. In any fight, you are bound to take a good punch to the jaw. Instead of trying to protect your jaw in the fight, the focus needs to be on the returning punch.
Put Ohio State in Foul Trouble. Drive the lane and force a foul. If Kentucky can put that pressure on them, the Wildcats will have the potential on pulling out the win and moving into the Elite Eight.
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