Kentucky basketball is going to close out the season strongly.On today's episode of Locked On Kentucky, Lance Dawe explains why he believes the Kentucky Wildcats are going to close out the season strongly. John Calipari may have finally gotten his team to play actual defense. Ugonna Onyenso has proven to be an anchor defensively for two games now - if he, alongside the rest of the team, can keep it up, they will win most if not all of their games to close out the regular season. Players like Onyenso and Adou Thiero have really stepped up while Tre Mitchell has been out. Thiero may need a lot more time at the four, with Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham and Antonio Reeves running the rest of the lineup.Speaking of the end of the regular season, where is Kentucky basketball in Bracketology? The Wildcats have risen to a No. 5 seed and have the ability to rise as high as a No. 3 seed if they win out. Dawe speculates on how the season will end and gives an update on SEC basketball standings - the Wildcats can get a double-bye in the SEC basketball tournament.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IbottaRight now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE when you register.LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you’ll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started.eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL 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