202 1 SE C T OURNAMENT PREVIEW Presented By March 10-14 Nashville, Tenn. Bridgestone ArenaThank You to Today's Game Sponsor,DATE TIME (ET) MATCHUP NETWORK FIRST ROUND: Wed., March 10 7 p.m. Game 1: Seed #12 vs. Seed #13 SEC Network SECOND ROUND: Thurs. March 11 12 p.m. Game 2: Seed #8 vs. Seed #9 SEC Network 2 p.m. Game 3:Seed #5 vs. Game 1 winner SEC Network 7 p.m. Game 4: Seed #10 vs. Seed #7 SEC Network 9 p.m. Game 5: Seed #11 vs. Seed #6 SEC Network QUARTERFINALS: Fri., March 12 12 p.m. Game 6: Seed #1 vs. Game 2 winner ESPN 2 p.m. Game 7: Seed #4 vs. Game 3 winner ESPN 7 p.m. Game 8: Seed #2 vs. Game 4 winner SEC Network 9 p.m. Game 9: Seed #3 vs. Game 5 winner SEC Network SEMIFINALS: Sat., March 13 1 p.m. Game 10: Game 6 winner vs. Game 7 winner ESPN 3 p.m. Game 11: Game 8 winner vs. Game 9 winner ESPN CHAMPIONSHIP: Sun., March 14 1 p.m. Game 12: Game 10 winner vs. Game 11 winner ESPN 2021 SEC Tournament Schedule 1 @KentuckyMBBFans attending the 2021 SEC Men's Bas- ketball Tournament in Nashville are en- couraged to become familiar with policies related to fan entry and security for the event, including the arena's face covering and no-bag policies. The tournament will be held March 10- 14 at Bridgestone Arena and will have a seating capacity of 20 percent (3,400) due to COVID-19 restrictions. Due to the current circumstances related to COVID-19 requiring reduced capacity for sporting events, the SEC will not be able to make 2021 SEC Men's Basketball Tourna- ment tickets available for public purchase. Consistent with attendance limitations, the teams competing in the 2021 Men's Bas- ketball Tournament will be provided a very limited number of tickets for sale to their fan base. Mobile Ticketing The 2021 SEC Men's Basketball Tourna- ment is a MOBILE TICKETS ONLY event. All fans will need a mobile ticket to enter the stadium. Using your phones web browser all mobile tickets issued by the participating teams or the conference can be accessed thru the SEC mobile sign in at www.sec- sports.com/tickets. All tickets bought through Ticketmaster can be accessed thru www.tick- etmaster.com or the Ticketmaster app. Fans are encouraged to save their ticket to their mobile wallet prior to arriving for easier access into the venue. Screenshots or recordings of tickets are not valid for entry. Fans coming to the game with friends or family, should transfer to them their tickets before the day of the game so they may en- joy ease of movement around the arena. Face Covering Policy While on Bridgestone Arena property, guests over the age of 2 are required to wear a cloth face covering or mask (that covers both the nose and mouth) at all times, in- cluding, but not limited to, when guests are inside the building or on the plaza. Gaiters, bandanas and coverings with exhalation valves or vents are prohibited, and the use of a face shield does not eliminate the re- quirement to wear a face covering under- neath. A face covering or mask may be low- ered when actively eating or drinking at a guest's designated seating location. Any guest unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition must provide at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice to the Arena via the method outlined below. • Any guest that wishes to seek a med- ical exemption must contact the Arena by emailing accessibilityservices@powersmg- mt.com with a subject line "Face Covering Medical Exemption Request". • Please include the guest's name, the game/event the person will be attending, and seat location in the email. A designated representative will respond after receipt of such inquiry with further instructions. • Any guest requiring an accommoda- tion that fails to notify the Arena via the method outlined above and attempts to en- ter the Arena without a face covering will be denied entry to the Arena. • Any guest that is unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition will be required to wear a face shield at all times while on Bridgestone Arena property except if necessary when actively eating or drink- ing in your designated seating location. The health of our student-athletes, cam- pus communities, fans and general public is an ongoing priority of the Southeastern Conference and its member institutions. Fans attending the 2021 SEC Men's Basket- ball Tournament are asked to adhere to the following public health guidelines: • Face coverings are required for every person in the arena (guests and staff) and must be worn at all times, except while ac- tively eating and drinking in your seat. • Wash hands frequently for 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer is readily available for your use throughout Bridgestone Arena. Fans are allowed to bring in a small, clear hand san- itizer bottle. • Guests are required to follow all social distancing markers displayed throughout Bridgestone Arena. These markers will help everyone line up for security screenings, re- strooms, and concessions. Fans are asked to stay home if they are experiencing any of the following symp- toms: • Fever (equal to or above 100.4) • Cough • Chills • Muscle pain • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Sore throat • New loss of taste or smell No Bag Policy Bridgestone Arena has a NO BAG policy for all events. Items that are typically carried in diaper or baby bags must be carried in a clear bag. Fans may still bring items such as binoc- ulars and cameras (no detachable lenses), provided they are not in cases, as well as smart phones into the arena. Working personnel, including media, will continue to enter the arena through designated gates where they will be subject to screening and bag inspections already in effect for the tournament. 2021 SEC Tournament Fan Advisory @UKSportsNetwork 2Contents Page Continued on Page 5 Inside Today’s Game Chalk Talk Mike Pratt previews the SEC Tournament 8 Cat Byte Davion Mintz has faith that Kentucky can make a run in the SEC Tournament 6 BBN TV Keion Brooks Jr. discusses the recruiting process and his time as a Kentucky Wildcat. 12 Catching Up With Cal Coach Cal discusses the play of Brandon Boston Jr. 10 14 Around the SEC 18 Schedule/ Results 16 City of Nashville 22 Mississippi State Statistics 20 Kentucky Statistics 24 Kentucky Roster 2020-21 Wildcats 28 Dontaie Allen 30 Devin Askew 34 Brandon Boston Jr. 36 Keion Brooks Jr. 38 Brennan Canada 40 Terrence Clarke 42 Cam’Ron Fletcher 45 Isaiah Jackson 46 Davion Mintz 47 Zan Payne 48 Olivier Sarr 49 Jacob Toppin 50 Lance Ware 51 Kareem Watkins 52 Riley Welch 2020-21 KENTUCKY BASKETBALL 26 Mississippi State Roster SEC Tournament March 10-14 n Nashville, Tenn. Bridgestone Arena University and Tradition 56 Retired Jerseys Dan Issel 53 Olympic Sports Update Women’s Swimming & Diving 54 UK Sports Network 60 Rupp Arena 64 President Eli Capilouto 58 Kentucky Traditions 62 Retired Jerseys Pat Riley On the Cover: Back Row (L-R) Brandon Boston Jr., Isaiah Jackson, Davion Mintz, Jacob Toppin, Coach Calipari, Keion Brooks Jr., Olivier Sarr, Devin Askew 202 1 SE C T OURNAMENT PREVIEW Presented By March 10-14 Nashville, Tenn. Bridgestone Arena 2020-21 Kentucky Basketball Yearbook is published by the University of Kentucky Athletics Department. 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