Wisconsin vs. Kentucky: 5 differences in the rematch

Mar 19, 2015; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Karl-Anthony Towns (left) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Willie Cauley-Stein (right) react from the bench during the second half against the Hampton Pirates in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at KFC Yum! Center. Kentucky wins 79-56. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

2.) Kentucky’s frontcourt got even better

In last year’s game, Kentucky ran a much smaller lineup.  They started three guards, and their frontcourt was nothing to marvel at.  Kentucky lost starting forward Julius Randle to the NBA draft, forward Alex Poythress to a season-ending knee injury, and will be playing last year’s starting center Dakari Johnson in a much, much smaller role.

Why would Kentucky use last year’s Final Four starting center in such a limited role this time around?  Because their frontcourt now is insanely better.

Kentucky will be starting 7-foot forward Willie Cauley-Stein, 6-foot-11 forward Karl-Anthony Towns, and 6-foot-10 forward Trey Lyles.  All three players are pegged to be early to mid- first-round picks, and are the reason this year’s Kentucky team is undefeated.

The size and athleticism from this Kentucky front court is not only a totally different beast from last year’s game, but could be considered one of the scariest frontcourts you’re going to see this decade.

Does Wisconsin have any answer to the size Kentucky will be putting out there on Saturday?  Look at difference No. 3 and decide for yourself.