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THREE TO WATCH: Robinson, Barry and Hill

Kentucky was blown out in the first meeting against the Gators but the Cats will look for revenge at Rupp Arena on Saturday.

The Gators are riding a nine game winning streak and playing some of the best basketball in the country. De'Aaron Fox is banged up and may be limited on Saturday, or ruled out entirely, so the Cats will have a challenge.

Two of the three players to watch haven't changed for Florida, but after his big game in the first meeting the Cats will also need to slow down Devin Robinson along with Kasey Hill and Canyon Barry.


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Three to Watch:

Devin Robinson:

6-foot-8, 200-pound junior. He's averaging 11.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. In the first meeting he finished with 16 points and nine rebounds.

Canyon Barry:

6-foot-6, 215-pound senior. He's averaging 12.7 points and three rebounds per game. In the first meeting with Kentucky he came off the bench and finished with 14 points and was perfect from the free throw line. He shoots underhanded free throws.

Kasey Hill:

6-foot-1, 175-pound senior. He's averaging 9.7, 4.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. He stole the show in the first meeting finishing with a game high 21 points while dishing out six assists to go with five rebounds.

STRENGTHS:

Devin Robinson: Robinson is a mismatch problem for teams and especially for Kentucky. He has nice size and length, but likes to play outside instead of in the interior. However, with the Gators thin front court he's had to play inside more and it's working out well for Florida. He's a solid rebounder and he was a big reason why the Gators embarrassed the Cats on the glass in the first meeting.

Canyon Barry: Barry isn't a great outside shooter but when open he can knock them down and he did it against Kentucky. Barry seems to slip through the cracks for the Gators and often finds himself open. However, he's a smart player that will put it on the floor and try to draw fouls. He's one of the best free throw shooters in the country so it's virtually two points if you don't play him straight.

Kasey Hill: All the strengths Hill has in his arsenal were on display in the first meeting. Hill isn't a great shooter but he showed that when he's open, or just in the zone, he's capable of being a real scoring threat. But Hill is also great at getting others involved and being a guard with length he's capable of getting boards.

WEAKNESSES:

Devin Robinson: Robinson really isn't a great scorer unless he's open or is gifted a basket in the paint. He's not going to attack the rim in traffic or make an advanced post move to make a defender look silly. He's going to knockdown shots if open and he is a threat for second chance points, but as long as UK keeps a man on Robinson and boxes him out, he shouldn't have a huge game.

Canyon Barry: Barry is similar to Robinson but he is a bit more crafty. Barry won't overwhelm Kentucky with strength, but instead the Cats just have to be smart and patient while defending him. Several of the Gators rely on the defense collapsing into the paint so they will be open outside. Barry is no different. Also, he should be a liability defensively and while UK attacked him they didn't go after him enough.

Kasey Hill: Hill isn't a great shooter but Kentucky cannot allow him to get comfortable like they did in the first game. Hill's shooting, scoring and assists against UK were his best in SEC play. He hasn't made a three since the UK game. Hill won't make too many mistakes but the key to slowing him down is not making things easy for him.

MATCHUPS:

Devin Robinson: Wenyen Gabriel. Gabriel will need to be patient defending Robinson. He can't sink inside and or get lost trying to play help defense. Also, Gabriel will need to know where Robinson is at all times on rebounds.

Canyon Barry: Malik Monk. Monk needs to not foul and he should be able to defend Barry. Barry won't torch him from the perimeter but Monk needs to stay in front of him and not play overly aggressive.

Kasey Hill: Dominique Hawkins. It's unclear if Fox will play or will be limited but regardless Hawkins needs to get extended minutes just so he can slow down Hill. Hawkins will make him work enough where he doesn't get comfortable.

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