Social media reacts to Kentucky's win over Manhattan
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- Social media reacts to Kentucky's win over Manhattan


The 2026-27 Kentucky basketball season has officially begun, and the Wildcats opened things up with a dominant win over Manhattan , 85-57. It wasn't a perfect game, but there was a lot to enjoy about their first outing, and plenty to build on.
Milan Momcilovic's first game as a Wildcat was a big one. He made six three-pointers on the way to 24 points to lead the team. Alex Wilkins also had a notable night, scoring 11 points and adding an incredible 7 steals. Zoom Diallo was also in double figures with 12 points.
Everyone got in on the act, and showed flashes of what they could be. Braydon Hawthorne did a bit of everything. Malachi Moreno nearly had a double-double. Mason Williams had 7 points and 5 assists.
It was a good win, with plenty to like, and after the game fans took to social media to talk about things. Here are some of the best posts from X after the final buzzer sounded.
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