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Friday Quickies: Big Blue Madness Edition

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After last week’s Pro Day, tonight’s Big Blue Madness event is the last stop before Kentucky takes the hardwood against Morehead State next Wednesday at Rupp Arena.

The Kentucky Wildcats will have to wait until then to go to work on Rupp Arena’s floor, as Big Blue Madness will actually take place in Memorial Coliseum. Of course, ‘twas announced two months ago that fans wouldn’t be in attendance for the event. In fact, it’ll be the first time in almost four decades since the event has been held without fans.

Thankfully, Big Blue Nation can indeed watch the event LIVE on television. You can catch Big Blue Madness on the SEC Network, beginning at 9 P.M. EDT. It’ll be a 90-minute telecast with Tom Hart, Jimmy Dykes and Carolyn Peck.

With so much turnover on the Kentucky basketball roster, Big Blue Madness will allow the fans to see these new faces in action. Following the event, Kentucky’s season will quickly begin with three games next week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). They’ll then face the no. 6 Kansas Jayhawks on December 1st for just their fourth game of the season. Kentucky is ranked no. 12 to start the year.

Big Blue Madness 2020

Date: Friday, November 20th

Start Time: 9 pm EST

Location: Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky

TV Channel: SEC Network

Announcers: Tom Hart, Jimmy Dykes and Carolyn Peck

Online Stream: WatchESPN

Replay: SEC Network (check local listings) and WatchESPN

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Quickies

Miracle catch lands Arizona Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins 99 Madden rating - ESPN

Has to be catch of the year, right?

76ers thrilled Maxey dropped in draft so they could add him to the roster - Vaught’s Views

Steal of the NBA Draft?

Boston Celtics’ Gordon Hayward opts out, will be free agent - ESPN

Will he be back in Boston or land with a new team?

Will Warriors’ Klay Thompson ever be the durable star again? - USA Today

Really have to feel for Klay Thompson today.

Warriors finalizing trade to acquire Kelly Oubre from Oklahoma City Thunder - ESPN

It looks like Golden State is still going for it despite the Thompson news.

Wilson responded with job on line, has to show Stoops he can keep it up - Vaught’s Views

Alabama isn’t exactly his best shot at showing consistency.

Quinn Ewers, top-ranked football recruit in 2022, commits to Ohio State - ESPN

The rich always get richer.

Errors prove costly for Cardinals against Seahawks on ‘Thursday Night Football’ - USA Today

Kyler’s magic fell short against their divisional rival.

New York Knicks create $40M in cap space by parting ways with six players - ESPN

Just so they can blow it on 2-3 role players?