Kentucky vs North Carolina
by KyKennyG on 12/6/09Rupp Arena - LexingtonRating: 5 out of 5Best game of the season for the Wildcats. Go Big Blue.
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Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball History
The University of Kentucky Wildcats have one of the most storied programs in all of men’s college basketball, leading all NCAA Division I basketball teams with the most all-time wins, highest all-time winning percentage and a record for total NCAA Tournament appearances. Kentucky has won an impressive 53 regular-season conference titles and 32 conference tournament championships, in addition to the National Invitation Tournament in 1946 and 1976. The Wildcats have been crowned NCAA Tournament champions eight times between 1948 and 2012.
The University of Kentucky men's basketball team played their first season in 1903, one year after the school’s women's basketball team was founded. Adolph Rupp took over as head coach for the men’s team in 1930, leading the Wildcats to their first four titles in 1948, 1949, 1951 and 1958. Rupp was replaced upon his retirement in 1972 by assistant coach Joe B. Hall, who brought Kentucky their fifth title in 1978. After coaching the NBA’s New York Knicks, Rick Pitino took over in 1989 and captured the 1996 championship before leaving after the next season to coach the Boston Celtics. In 1998, first-year coach Tubby Smith led Kentucky to a seventh championship, and the Wildcats captured their eighth title under coach John Calipari in 2012.
Countless legends have suited up for Kentucky, including coaches Pat Riley and Travis Ford, and players such as Dan Issel, Louie Dampier, Antoine Walker, Kenny "Sky" Walker, Rajon Rondo and Rex Chapman. Within the past 20 years, NBA All-Stars such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Davis, Devin Booker, DeMarcus Cousins and John Wall have played for the Wildcats. Kentucky has numerous conference and national rivals, but their in-state rivalry with Louisville is the most heated by far, further stoked by former Wildcats coach Rick Pitino leading the Cardinals from 2001 to 2017.
Kentucky Wildcats Team Info
Conference: SEC
Team Colors: Blue and white
Team Rivals: Louisville, Duke, Tennessee, North Carolina
Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball at Rupp Arena
Lexington, Kentucky, is home to the winningest college basketball program in NCAA Men's Division I. The Wildcats play at Rupp Arena, which opened in 1976 and currently seats 20,500. Its name honors legendary Wildcats head coach Adolph Rupp, who ranked as the winningest coach in men’s college basketball at the time of his retirement in 1972. The venue has undergone several renovations, including a $16 million project that was completed in 2016 and a seating upgrade in 2019. Rupp Arena notched its capacity record of 24,480 in 2010 during a rivalry matchup win against the Louisville Cardinals.
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Tickets for the 2025-26 regular season can be purchased on Ticketmaster, the Official Ticket Marketplace of the Kentucky Wildcats.
The Wildcats play basketball at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, a short walk from the school's campus. The seating map for Rupp Arena can be viewed on Ticketmaster(Opens in new tab).
My Cats Rock!
by Scrappingmamaw on 12/2/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 5 out of 5My grandson and his father, my husband and grandson attended the game. It was awesome! The seats were great! They loved the opportunity to see our beloved Cats in Louisville!
U of K WILDCATS BASKETBALL SEATS
by Anonymous on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 4 out of 5The Seats were ok, but the price is what was really great!
UK BASKETBALL IS GREAT!
by lkramstie on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 4 out of 5Everything was great ,we had great seats,just took a little long getting out of the parking lot when we left,but otherwise great game!
These Wildcats Bring It...
by BigBread on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 5 out of 5These guys bring a breath of fresh air to College Basketball. As John Wall flew through the air, jumping to play defense. I saw other people quickly pick up the ball on defense while Wall landed back to earth. This team is alot of fun to watch. They bring hustle, they bring focus, they bring fun (Patterson stomping on the Louisville Cardinal)... lighten up Uof L fans.
Blue dominates in the paint
by Diamonddean on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 5 out of 5Excellent venue to watch basketball. Great game too. Go Big Blue
my team
by uk62fan on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 4 out of 5great seats, good price, i would do it again any time.
GO BIG BLUE!!
by Larry00 on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 5 out of 5Awesome to see the Cats again. Very disappointed not to see a sell-out. How can we as a Big Blue Nation, rag and nag the Cards about filling stadiums when we cannot sell out their home floor for our games!! Come on people, get with the program. To be a big brother, you have to act like a big brother.
- by Anonymous on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 5 out of 5
Loved the game; loved the seats! Although the event was on a week night, I think the turnout was very good.
Go Cats!!
by Anonymous on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 5 out of 5The game was awesome! This was my 7 year old son's first UK game and he loved it! We had good seats and UK played like the great team they are!!
- by thisiscrazy on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 4 out of 5
The game was great, glad I went. However the traffic was just the oposite, parking at the fairgrounds is horrible. The five mile outer loop simply runs you in circles, then park and walk a half mile. Surely someone can figure out a better way. Parking at the fairgrounds ill only get worse, I will have to really want to see something before I will go.
- by Chris5124512 on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 4 out of 5
We had a great time. UK basketball is back! Envey our past! Fear our future!
Kentucky Basketball at Freedom Hall
by sdf1srj on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 1 out of 5The seats were awful. Ended up moving seats to the end behind the basketball goal because we could not see.
UK vs UNC Asheville
by BlueinLou on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 5 out of 5Was surprised that it was not sold out. It was a great game to watch.
- by Anonymous on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 1 out of 5
Freedom Hall is terrible. We sat in traffic for 45 minutes trying to park. Missed the first minute and a half of the game. Thank goodness the Cats looked outstanding. That made the night worth it. Freedom Hall is a toilet bowl.
- by HWY65 on 12/1/09Freedom Hall - LouisvilleRating: 4 out of 5
Love to watch the CATS! There really isn't a bad sit in Louisville, except it's in Louisville. We sat in the upper section, but center court. The sits are a little small so those with me weren't comfortable sitting, but as for me I always stand up while watching KY play any kind of ball game.
Go Wildcats!!!!
by JeffGibson on 11/27/09Rupp Arena - LexingtonRating: 5 out of 5I have to say that my Kentucky Wildcats kicked some serious butt last Saturday. I have been a life-long fan, but this was my first time of going to a game. Rupp arena is an awesome place and there's not a bad seat in the house!!! 5 stars from me...
This team is going places
by Buffboy on 11/22/09Rupp Arena - LexingtonRating: 4 out of 5This was the first UK game that I have ever been to and it was amazing .The crowd was into it the whole game. The atmosphere was intense and my overall experience was excellent. If anyone has never seen a game in person I highly recommend them going because its something they will truly remember for a long time
wildcats #1
by foghorn on 11/22/09Rupp Arena - LexingtonRating: 5 out of 5from start to finish rupp areana had something to keep you entertained even before and after the game
Exciting
by xteacher65 on 11/18/09Rupp Arena - LexingtonRating: 5 out of 5It is amazing how much engery is in Rupp when the Cats play.