After Kentucky basketball's remarkable victory over Duke in the Champions Classic last week in Atlanta, coach Mark Pope made a significant assertion. A fifth-year senior guard, Jaxson Robinson, scored just one point - coming from the free-throw line - after missing all four of his field shots (0 for 3 on 3s). Yet, Pope emphasized Robinson's intangible impact. "Talk about a 'gravity guy,'" Pope said. "Just having him on the court attracts the attention of four other players. His numbers might not be massive, but his presence is felt when he steps into the gym."

Offensive Growth and Hunger

Pope further elaborated on Robinson's offensive potential two days later. "On the offensive side, there are indeed more ways for him to grow. And he is extremely hungry to do so," Pope said on Thursday. "He is an extraordinary offensive player, and when you possess such talent, you attract a lot of attention. He is the headliner for every scout. Sometimes, the mere gravitational pull you have on your teammates on the floor is the greatest contribution - and it was clearly evident in the (Duke) game."

Defensive Influence

"We calculate 'points given up,'" Pope stated. "Jaxson was responsible for giving up only two points throughout the entire game. Considering the matchups he faced, he was truly exceptional. He made some tough plays down the stretch that demonstrated his elite defensive skills."

Upcoming Game and Viewing Options

Now, Robinson aims to have a bounce-back performance offensively tonight as No. 11 UK hosts Lipscomb at Rupp Arena. Here are the details for following the game from home. UK and Lipscomb are scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. tonight at Rupp Arena. Regarding betting odds, they were not available at the time of publication but will be added to this story. The contest between the Wildcats and Bisons will not be aired on a traditional TV channel. Instead, it will be streamed live on SEC Network+. Andrew Kappes (play by play) and Travis Ford (analyst) will provide the call. Authenticated subscribers to SEC Network+ can watch the contest on WatchESPN.com, the WatchESPN app, or ESPN+. Those without access to SEC Network+ can access coverage via a subscription to ESPN+. (To sign up for ESPN+, click here.) Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) will have the UK radio network call on 840 AM in Louisville and both 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington. You can also listen online via UKAthletics.com.We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.Reach Kentucky men's basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.