In a rivalry that's never short on words, Doron Lamb offered a comparison between the number one ranked Wildcats and fifth ranked Tar Heels.

"I think we're more talented than them, really, on offense and defense," said Lamb, UK's sophomore shooting guard. "We block shots way more than them, I think. I think our guards are way better than them. We're ahead of them a little bit, I think."

Lamb said the Wildcats are eager to show fans across the country they’re deserving of their top ranking on a prime-time stage.

"We want to be on top and be the best team in the country," Lamb said. "We have swag now that we believe we are the best team in the country, we want to be the top team."