Kentucky basketball looks deep and talented to make a March Madness run. But here's why Santa Clara could shatter brackets.

Legendary ESPN commentator Dick Vitale sounded off on this Kentucky team and the state of the program.

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist It’s basketball state tournament time in Kentucky. Translated, that’s high school hoops with excitement and fun. Players, cheerleaders, and throngs of supporters sometimes travel hundreds of miles to Lexington for participation.

The Wildcats drew Santa Clara in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, and that will be a tricky matchup. Here’s what the projections say.

VFL Rodney Woods may have more orange in his house than any other man born, raised, and currently living in Kentucky. Woods’ basement has orange and white ceiling tiles, an orange pool table, and enough Vols memorabilia for a miniature museum.

The George Rogers Clark Cardinals won the KHSAA girls basketball Sweet 16 title over the Assumption Rockets at Rupp Arena. See final state bracket:

Hopefully your Men's NCAA Tournament bracket isn't already busted after Thursday's first round. Because Friday is just as fun.