LSU sophomore guard Javonte Smart (1) dribbles the ball during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) smiles during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU basketballo team members hold up the number 44 in memory of Wade Sims during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams (5) walks back on defense during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU coach Will Wade yells a play call during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore forward Darius Days (0) walks back on defense during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) charges the basket during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) charges the basket during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore forward Emmitt Williams (5) dribbles the ball during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU senior guard Marlon Taylor (14) guards the ball during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) charges the basket during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU senior guard Skylar Mays (4) charges the basket during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Javonte Smart (1) shoots the ball during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.

LSU sophomore guard Javonte Smart (1) helps sophomore forward Darius Days (0) during the Tigers’ 79-76 loss to Kentucky on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in the PMAC.