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Darius Acuff is the star for Arkansas, but Kentucky must also contain Meleek Thomas
- Arkansas relies on Meleek Thomas alongside Darius Acuff as primary scoring threats, with Thomas starting recently and contributing to a three-game win streak.
- Thomas averages 15.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in SEC play, while shooting nearly 48% from the field and 48.7% from three.
- Thomas is viewed as a three-level scorer who can impact the game beyond three-pointers, per Arkansas assistant Kenny Payne.
- Kentucky faces a tough defensive matchup against Calipari’s prized freshmen in Fayetteville on Saturday.
- Both Arkasas guards, Acuff and Thomas, combine for about 45 percent of the Razorbacks’ shots.
- Thomas contributed 16 points in Arkansas’ 83-79 win over Oklahoma, despite not hitting a three-pointer.
- Thomas has stepped up after a late-season move into the starting lineup, boosting Arkansas’ offense.
- The matchup pits Kentucky’s star freshmen against Arkansas’ backcourt in a high-stakes SEC clash.
- Thomas is ranked as a potential first-round caliber player by ESPN, underscoring his draft-ready potential.
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