While many consider the undefeated Kentucky men's basketball team the clear favorite to win the NCAA tournament, one West Virginia player thinks their season will end sooner than expected.
The Wildcats are off to the best start in NCAA history with a record of 36-0 and are now set to take on West Virginia in the Sweet Sixteen. The team has been dominant throughout the season and is being considered as the best Kentucky team ever. ESPN reports that whenasked about their upcoming matchup with Kentucky, West Virginia freshman guard Daxter Miles Jr. was extremely confident about his team's chance to pull off the upset.
"I give them their props," Miles Jr. told reporters Wednesday. "Salute them to getting to 36-0. But tomorrow they're gonna be 36-1."
Miles Jr. added that he doesn't believe Kentucky plays hard all the time. The freshman also said that the Wildcats should feel nervous because of the high standards set for them.
Kentucky fans might have reason to be concerned about playing the Mountaineers. Miles Jr. pointed out that the Wildcats might have trouble passing against their press defense which leads the nation in turnovers. Kentucky forward Willie Cauley-Stein said the comments only add fuel to the fire for the Wildcats.
The Mountaineers will get the opportunity to live up to Miles Jr.'s prediction when they face Kentucky tonight on CBS at 9:45 ET.
For more exclusive sports stories follow us on Facebook and Twitter @Sports_TCC