Heralded freshman John Wall grabbed an inbounds pass, raced down the court and made a 15-foot jumper with six second to go to give No. 4 Kentucky a 72-70 win over Miami of Ohio on Monday in Lexington, Ky.

“John Wall catching it and going, I loved it,” new Kentucky coach John Calipari said.

Wall finished with 19 points and five rebounds in his debut as the Wildcats (2-0) survived a challenge by the RedHawks (0-2).

Considered the top high school player in the country when he signed with the Wildcats last spring, Wall had to sit out Kentucky’s opener last week, suspended for accepting improper benefits from his AAU coach.

“When it hit the bottom of the net, it was a relief, a great feeling,” Wall said.

Elsewhere

Taylor Lilley recorded a career-high 28 points, and Paul Westhead won his women’s college coaching debut in Oregon’s 86-48 victory over Eastern Washington. Lilley’s seven 3-pointers on 14 attempts were also a career-high for the senior guard. … Maalik Wayns’ 16 points led six players in double figures as No. 5 Villanova (2-0) routed Philadelphia rival Pennsylvania, 103-65. … Kyle Singler led No. 9 Duke (2-0) with 23 points and 11 rebounds in a 74-49 victory over Coastal Carolina. … Stanley Robinson scored 18 points as No. 12 Connecticut beat Colgate, 77-63, in the first round of the NIT Season Tip-Off. … Rodney Williams scored 14 points to lead No. 24 Minnesota (2-0) to an 82-42 victory over Stephen F. Austin.