Kentucky vs. Kentucky State game thread and pregame reading

The Kentucky Wildcats are back in action Thursday night for their exhibition finale, as they’ll play host to the Kentucky State Thorobreds in this year’s Unity Series event.

Tip-off is at 7 pm ET on SEC Network+, so you can only watch it via online stream with no TV coverage (go here for more viewing info).

Regular-season play begins next Monday vs. New Mexico State, so this is the last chance the Wildcats have to work out as many kinks as possible before the real thing begins.

The Wildcats are still without Aaron Bradshaw and Ugonna Onyenso as they recover from foot surgery, while Zvonimir Ivisic is awaiting NCAA clearance, so the frontcourt will be shorthanded again tonight.

Check out these pregame reads to get ready for tonight’s action inside historic Rupp Arena!

Pregame Reading

• Kentucky vs. Kentucky State viewing info and what to watch for
• Justin Edwards seeks to become Calipari’s fourth No. 1 overall pick
• D.J. Wagner is poised to follow in his father’s footsteps
• Kentucky vs. Mississippi State viewing info, what to watch for, and predictions
• Thursday Headlines: Kentucky State Gameday Edition
• The Athletic takes a deep dive into John Calipari and Kentucky Basketball
• Kentucky opens as big favorite over New Mexico State
• National experts weigh in on Kentucky Wildcats ahead of the 2023-24 season
• Pair of Wildcats make Coaches’ Preseason All-SEC Teams
• Orlando Antigua praises Tre Mitchell in the absence of 3 post players
• Positive buzz for Kentucky with Jayden Quaintance following official visit
• Where UK stands in CBS’ top-100 teams for the 2023-24 season
• Adou Thiero could play center while the UK frontcourt is thin

Go Cats!!