Big Blue Madness Open Thread

Big Blue Madness is about to start, so come talk about what’s taking place in Rupp Arena!

The moment every Kentucky fan waits for is finally here: The unofficial start to Kentucky Wildcats Basketball!

This is a time for fans, media, players, and coaches to all celebrate the beginning of basketball season together. It’s also the best recruiting spectacle we’ve ever seen.

Many top recruits that haven’t already signed with Kentucky will be in attendance tonight. To name a few of the big ones; Vernon Carey (2019 #2), RJ Hampton (2020 #6), and Jaemyn Brakefield (2020 #19). There will be a few others in attendance as well, read here to see more.

A lot of colleges celebrate midnight madness, but no one does it quite like Kentucky. It is quite the spectacle and with John Calipari at the head of it, it’s always flashy!

After the Bahamas trip, many fans already have very high expectations for this team. They’re nearly two deep at every position (dependent on health), and with Reid Travis, P.J. Washington, and Nick Richards in the lineup, they have experience.

The men are projected to have the No. 1 team entering the 2018-19 season in many preseason polls. It should be a fun year!

How to Watch Big Blue Madness

When: October 12th

Location: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky

Start time: 7 p.m. EST

TV: SEC Network

Online Stream: You can watch the practice online via WatchESPN and on mobile devices via the WatchESPN app.

Pregame Reading

• Big Blue Madness Preview, Viewing Info and Recruits Attending
• Calipari visits Jaden McDaniels again; Terrence Clarke visiting UK this weekend
• UK sophomores compare 2018-19 team to last year
• Kentucky Basketball Season Preview Stream
• Wildcats preview 2018-2019 season
• JT Thor among recruits added to guest list for Big Blue Madness

Go Cats!