Florida holds off Kentucky 61-60 in SEC

By the narrowest of margins, Florida capped a perfect run through the Southeastern Conference when Kentucky failed to get off a shot on the final possession. That allowed the Gators to escape with a 61-60 victory in the league championship game Sunday.

James Young and Michael Frazier II led Florida with 14 points apiece, while tournament MVP Scott Wilbekin and Casey Prather had 11 each.

Aaron Harrison had 16 points, Patric Young added 13, and Willie Cauley-Stein was a force with 10 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks for the Wildcats.