Day After Record, UK's Meeks Still Humble

Of course, there is always Patterson. At one point, Patterson faked a handoff to Meeks, who drew two Tennessee defenders, leaving Patterson open for an easy, uncontested slam dunk.

Kentucky's Jodie Meeks (23) works the ball against Tennessee's Bobby Maze (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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"Coach designed that play," Patterson said. "He felt both defenders would come out on Jodie since he had the hot hand."

For his part, Gillispie doesn't seem too worried about relying on Meeks and Patterson.

"Really disappointed we're still looking to develop that third scorer," he said, laughing. "That's the theme, right?"

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AP Sports Writers Beth Rucker in Knoxville, Tenn., and Dave Campbell in Minneapolis contributed to this report.

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