LEXINGTON- Kentucky men’s basketball officially begins a new chapter in its illustrious history Friday evening, while the annual Big Blue Madness event takes place at Rupp Arena.
This will be the first time that Wild cats“Fan base gets opportunity to see first-year coach Marc PapeThe team speaks in front of a live audience; Monday pro day has Memorial Coliseum was limited to members of the media and NBA scouts. Not a single scholarship holder returns for Kentucky’s team from last season.
But the men’s program is not the only one to be in turmoil.
United Kingdom women’s team also has a new coach in Kenny Brooks. The women’s team will be present and will participate in Friday evening festivitiesremarkable for the use of an ASB glass floora fully LED video sports floor. While Brooks’ group will also be very different from last season Kyra Elzy-run by the club, there is one difference compared to the men’s team: the women’s team brings back two players from the 2023-24 campaign as guards. Cassidy Rowe And Saniah Tyler.
Courier Journal sports reporter Ryan Black and photographers Jeff Faughender And Claire Grant are at Rupp Arena and will have live updates throughout Big Blue Madness – here and on X, formerly known as Twitter – and full coverage afterward. You can follow them on @RyanABlack, @JFauGFX And @ClareGPhotos.
Below you will find live updates from the event:
2024-25 Kentucky women’s basketball schedule
The Kentucky women’s basketball team will open the season at home on November 4, hosting USC Upstate. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m.
Click here to view the complete 2024-25 Wildcats schedule.
2024-25 Kentucky women’s basketball roster
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Georgia Amoore (guard, graduate)
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Tanah Becker (guard, freshman)
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Lexi Blue (guard, freshman)
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Gabby Brooks (guard, second year student)
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Amélie Hassett (forward, junior)
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Teonni Key (junior, before)
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Dazia Laurent (guard, fifth-year senior)
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Jordan Obi (guard, graduate)
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Dominika Paurova (guard, second year student)
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Cassidy Rowe (guard, junior)
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Clara Silva (center, freshman)
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Clara Strack (center, sophomore)
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Saniah Tyler (guard, junior)
Kentucky Basketball Big Blue Madness, time today
What channel is Kentucky Basketball Big Blue Madness on today?
Kentucky’s Big Blue Madness event will be broadcast nationally on the SEC Network. Streaming options for the event include FUBOwhich offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Kentucky Basketball Big Blue Madness Tickets
All available tickets for Big Blue Madness have already been sold.
Which high school basketball recruits attend Big Blue Madness?
Kentucky basketball will host two high-profile visitors Friday night for Big Blue Madness: Acaden Lewisa four-star Class of 2025 guard according to the 247Sports Composite, is in town for an official visit. The event will also be taken into account Anthony Thompsona five-star small forward in the 2026 cycle in the 247Sports composite ratings.
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Contact Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at [email protected] and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.
This article was originally published in the Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky basketball: Mark Pope and Kenny Brooks at Rupp Arena event
