Kentucky vs Mississippi State basketball could end up being the most pivotal game of the year for the Kentucky Wildcats.On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe is joined by Tristian Pharis of KY Insider and A Sea of Blue to preview the matchup between John Calipari's Wildcats and the Bulldogs.Both teams are sitting firmly on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, and both teams are extremely desperate to get this win. Dawe and Pharis walk through the matchup - MSU's defense is one of the best in the nation. How can Kentucky attack it? Tolu Smith, a candidate for First-Team All SEC, should be the primary focus for UK and Oscar Tshiebwe. It could end up being the most impactful matchup on the floor.The guys also go through Coach Cal's comments on the frontcourt rotation with Ugonna Onyenso, Daimion Collins, and Lance Ware, as well as the Mississippi State offense and their woes.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices