It took overtime, but Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats were able to take down the UCF Knights in Rupp Arena to finish their exhibition games 3-0. It took a big shot from Alex Wilkins as time expired in regulation for the Wildcats to make it to overtime, but once they got there, Pope's team blew the doors off UCF, winning this game 90-76.

There was a lot of positivity to take away from the win for Pope and the Wildcats. Let's take a look at three takeaways from Kentucky's overtime win over the Knights.

Three takeaways from Kentucky's 90-76 exhibition win over UCF

Mason Williams is a superstar

Oct 28, 2026; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Mason Williams (4) dives to the floor for the ball in overtime against the UCF Knights at Rupp Arena Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

All summer Big Blue Nation heard that Mason Williams was way ahead of schedule and that he would get legit minutes this season.…