Exhibition games are almost cruel. You get just a taste of what’s to come without the games actually counting, a reminder that basketball season is here, but not completely here. The wait is almost over, though, as the countdown clock now reads one week until Kentucky‘s home opener against Wright State to officially tip off the Mark Pope era. We’ve got plenty to pass the time until then, though, including a second and final exhibition battle vs. Minnesota State Mankato on Tuesday — plus some evening notes to get you ready for that matchup. Let’s dig in, shall we? Koby Brea projected as the No….