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LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Deuces are wild as Kentucky antes up for a new basketball season.The Wildcats, ranked No. 2 in the preseason thanks in large part to the No. 2-rated freshman class, opens play Friday at Rupp Arena against Stephen F. Austin (7 p.m. ET, SEC Network).It is not so much the opponent that will make the opening night special, it is learning who the new stars will be as Kentucky brings aboard a freshman class that features four McDonalds All-Americans.Every one of these guys could try to get 30 points. Every one of them have that kind of ability, Wildcats coach John Calipari said. But they know they have to do it together.Calipari always calls it a process, the first three months of the season during which he determines style of play and rotations.This is November, the beginning of November, Calipari said. Its the first time these kids are doing some of this stuff, and theyre going to be uncomfortable and theyre going to be wrong 60, 70 percent of the time. Just play. Play hard, compete, battle. Come up with balls. Lets get some easy baskets. And then lets see how we execute.The process could be more challenging this year than others as Kentucky has legitimate options between using a smaller three-guard set and going tall with 6-foot-9 or better across the front line.With the small lineup, Kentucky features sophomore Isaiah Briscoe and freshmen DeAaron Fox and Malik Monk. All three are McDonalds All-Americans.Should the Wildcats go big, 6-9 Wenyen Gabriel and Derek Willis, 6-10 Edrice Bam Adebayo, Sacha Killeya-Jones and Tai Wynyard and 7-foot Isaac Humphries are all at Caliparis disposal.Regardless of the direction the coach chooses, Adebayo will be in the mix. The freshman arrived in Lexington sporting an NBA-ready, 260-pound frame.How about Bams energy? Was that crazy? Like, his motor? Calipari asked after a recent exhibition win. That motor is how you win ballgames. Hes a beast.The one person bridging the transition is Briscoe, the sophomore who pulled his name out of the NBA Draft last spring.In Isaiah, you really have a leader who is an alpha dog, Calipari said. Hes got a killer in him. You win with guys like him.It all begins Friday against Stephen F. Austin.The Lumberjacks have been the toast of the mid-majors of late, having reached the NCAA Tournament three straight years while posting a 53-1 record in the Southland Conference. However, the departure of five seniors and head coach Brad Underwood, who took the Oklahoma State job, leaves SFA scrambling under new coach Kyle Keller.Unfortunately, I only have, like, 17 percent of the offense back, Keller said, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. So were flipping this thing for the first time in a long time. Its a brand new team, but expectations are even higher.Im doing what Coach Calipari is doing.At least at the Southland Conference level.The biggest challenge might be in the paint. No SFA player is taller than 6-7.As for the Wildcats, Calipari promises a slimmed-down package of plays the first few weeks.Limited baseline, limited sideline, limited what well do versus zone, limited man offense, he said. Were just trying to get good at some things right now. I dont want to throw too much. I want them to worry about competing at a high level versus worrying about, What am I supposed to be doing out here? Just compete. Hurricanes Jerseys 2021 . Dusautoir, the former World Player of the Year, sustained a torn bicep playing for Toulouse in the Heineken Cup on Saturday. The flanker, who has played 65 times for France, is expected to be out for up to four months. Hurricanes Jerseys China . -- There were a lot of firsts for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. https://www.cheaphurricanes.com/ . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. 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Robert Thornton needs a win from one of his two games to keep alive his survival hopes, while Michael Smith and Dave Chisnall are also scrapping for their places this Thursday night, live on Sky Sports.The battle for top spot is also intensifying, with Phil Taylor, Gary Anderson and James Wade pursuing leader Michael van Gerwen, but who is Wayne picking as his winners and losers? Price Boost Smith, Anderson & Lewis all to win now 13/2 from 11/2 Michael Smith v Robert Thornton Robert Thornton is still searching for his first win of the campaign Robert Thornton was good last week, he played better. I had the pleasure of spending my whole Sunday with Robert as we were doing an exhibition together in Irvine. He said hes feeling so much better than he has done throughout the whole of the Premier League. Hes using new darts and has a new lease of life.I actually think hell do a job on Michael Smith, who missed last week and is coming back. You kind of feel like youre out of it again. You never have any rhythm when that happens.I just think that Robert right now has got more confidence than hes had since the start. That can only be positive.Prediction: Robert can claim his first win with an improved performance. (Thornton 2/1 with Sky Bet to win)Gary Anderson v Dave Chisnall Gary Anderson picked up two victories on night seven in Glasgow Gary was brilliant last week, I thought he was sensational. Weve alluded to it so often about the pressure that hes under when he plays in Scotland. Weve played in Aberdeen and Glasgow and Anderson has not let them down once. Hes averaged over a ton in every game, won six points out of six in Scotland. Hes looking good and hes only a point off top. I think the way that Gary is carrying on, hell march into the play-offs. Lessons from a champion Gary Anderson has high hopes for protege Michael Smith Chizzy on the other hand, he plays well and gets beat, he plays poor and gets beat. He needs to find a point at least, just to stop the rot. Dave hasnt won since the very first week. Against Gary, hes only going to get a point at best, but Im going for an Anderson win.Prediction: Gary will take victory in a close game. (Anderson 7/1 with Sky Bet to win 7-5)Adrian Lewis v Raymond van Barneveld Adrian Lewis produced lacklustre display in last weeks defeat to Gary Anderson I reckon these two are so unpredictable, that they literally get out of the bed on different sides every morning.dddddddddddd They are lunatics, the pair of them. All joking aside, I do fancy Adrian Lewis for this match. He is really hungry to get in the play-offs, because it has only happened twice in eight attempts, and thats just poor. Hes had four wins so far and there is no reason why he cant have another.Barneys brilliance of last week doesnt mean hes going to be anything like the same this week. Adrian was poor last week. Do I think he will be poor again? No, but he could be! His good performances have come off a bad one and I think this could be the same.Prediction: Lewis will edge Barney in a last-leg thriller. (Lewis 15/2 with Sky Bet to win 7-5)Phil Taylor v Peter Wright Phil Taylor held Michael van Gerwen to a draw Peter Wright is playing great without winning. It doesnt make sense and it wont continue. Maybe this is the week? You cant keep averaging between 103 and 106 and not pick up points. Im bamboozled how its happened. Taylor is coming round to the fact that he has to fight to be called the worlds best player. Wayne Mardle Its going to be a real tight game this one, but I think Phil Taylor has got the bit between his teeth. Taylor is coming round to the fact that he has to fight to be called the worlds best player. I think hes ready for that tussle for the next year to 18 months. I think by just being in the play-offs for the Premier League, hell have a chance to beat Michael, but first off hes got to get into the play-offs. A win against Wright will do him a massive favour later on.Prediction: Taylor will beat Wright 7-5. (Taylor 7/1 with Sky Bet to win 7-5)Michael van Gerwen v Robert Thornton Michael van Gerwen has been performing at a high standard in recent weeks The pressure is on Robert, but after listening to him at the weekend and watching him last week, he will just play. Who expected him to beat Michael in the World Grand Prix final? No one.Look, Michael played below average last week, averaging 107, and had a 170 checkout. If hes a bit below that average of 107, I think he still wins this game quite comfortably. I just expect Michael to have too much for Robert.Prediction: Michael to complete a convincing win over Thornton. SKY BET PRICE BOOST: MVG to win, hit the highest checkout & score most 180s now 1/1 (was 8/11)!Watch all the Premier League action this Thursday night, starting at 7pm on Sky Sports 1. 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