For the first time in the history of the “Battle of the Bluegrass” rivalry, Kentucky and Louisville will clash in November to kick off the 2025-26 season (Nov. 11 at Louisville). This will likely be one of the most anticipated games in the recent history of the rivalry, as the ‘Cats and ‘Cards are both expected to land in the […]
UKIT: When Kentucky Basketball Tournaments in Lexington Actually Meant Something
The Kentucky basketball schedule is officially complete. This year, Rupp Arena will host the BBN United Tipoff Classic, an illustrious event that features the likes of Valparaiso, Eastern Illinois, and Nicholls. The BBN United Tipoff Classic is a new name for the BBN Invitational, which has also gone by the name of the BBN Challenge, […]
Rick Pitino speaks on coaching future, eventual retirement plans
Rick Pitino is entering the 37th season of his career as a head coach in college basketball. However, in turning the age of 73 next month, retirement naturally continues to come up with Pitino. Pitino addressed his future in coaching and eventual retirement in an interview with Jon Rothstein on ‘Inside College Basketball Now’ on […]
Rick Pitino previews matchup against Mark Pope, Kentucky in CBS Sports Classic
With the Red Storms’ inclusion in the CBS Sports Classic, both programs and their fanbases will have December 20th circled for Kentucky vs. St. John’s in Atlanta. It’ll be a highly-rated game as part of the event that’ll have many storylines throughout it between Rick Pitino, Mark Pope, and for those in Big Blue Nation. […]
Rick Pitino on potential return to Louisville: ‘I would go back in a New York Minute’
Much has been made over the past two or three seasons about a game allowing for a return by Rick Pitino to Louisville. That includes just the past few days with both sides having discussed it publicly with CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein. After Pat Kelsey, the current head coach of the Cardinals, spoke highly of […]
Player Q&A: Lamar Wilkerson reacts to win for Indiana basketball over Mega Superbet
Indiana basketball player Lamar Wilkerson spoke with the media on Saturday night following Indiana’s 93-71 win over Mega Superbet in Game 2 of the Hoosiers’ Puerto Rico trip. He finished with 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting and 4-of-7 from three. Check out his entire Q&A below. Watch on Youtube! Hit that Subscribe button! Not yet a […]
Fan recreates Koby Brea’s “Fuego” Kentucky moments in new Suns jersey
The Phoenix Suns are excited about their new sharpshooter out of Kentucky, clearly. The first one worked out pretty well, and now, Devin Booker‘s got a friend in the backcourt who goes by Fuego — and fans have already picked up jerseys to celebrate Koby Brea‘s addition. In fact, one diehard is recreating Brea’s top […]
Peacock to broadcast 20 Big 12 men’s basketball games through sublicense deal
Big 12 basketball is coming to Peacock. The conference is entering a multi-year agreement with NBC to stream games on the platform, the two sides announced Tuesday. Peacock is set to air 20 Big 12 men’s basketball games this season, according to the announcement. The partnership came about through a sublicense deal between NBC and […]