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Tyler Ulis Named the SEC Player of the Week

Tyler Ulis was named SEC Player of the Week after his top performance in the win over Louisville.

SEC Player of the Week – Kentucky’s Tyler Ulis, a 5-foot-9, 160-pound sophomore guard from Chicago, Ill., led Kentucky past 16th-ranked Louisville with a 75-73 victory. Ulis matched a career high with 21 points on a career-best four 3-pointers made. He also dished out a game-high eight assists – just one shy of matching a career best. Ulis was named the Bluegrass Sports Commission MVP of the game. It’s the second straight year Ulis has taken home the honor. He is the first multi-year winner since the award’s inception in 2010. In two career games against Louisville, Ulis has notched 35 points, 10 assists, one turnover and six made 3-pointers in 65 minutes. Ulis scored 12 first-half points to spark UK to a halftime advantage. Ulis’ night was capped by a deep made 3 as the shot clock was winding down to give the Wildcats a four-point lead with less than five minutes remaining in the contest.

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Take a look at full highlights of Ulis’ performance vs Louisville.

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