Kevin Willard didn't panic when Maryland stumbled early in the Big Ten schedule. He just wanted his Terrapins to be in solid position as the calendar turned to February.
An SEC men's basketball team has not claimed the national championship since John Calipari led Kentucky to the 2012 title in New Orleans 13 seasons ago.
The Wildcats, now ranked No. 14 in the nation, are 15-6 overall and just 4-4 in league play after Saturday night’s emotional home loss to ex-coach John Calipari and the unfancied Arkansas Razorbacks.