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Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 733 reviews

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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 33 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, though it would take the Wildcats another 13 years to reach another Final Four and 14 years before winning their eighth title under current head coach John Calipari.

Countless legends have suited up for Kentucky, including coaches Pat Riley and Travis Ford, as well as such players as Dan Issel, Louie Dampier, Antoine Walker, Kenny "Sky" Walker, Rajon Rondo and Rex Chapman. Within the past decade, contemporary NBA 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, further stoked by former Wildcats coach Rick Pitino leading the Cardinals from 2001 to 2017.

Kentucky Wildcats Team Info

Conference: Southeastern Conference
Division: Eastern
Team Colors: Blue and white
Team Rivals: Louisville Cardinals, Duke Blue Devils, Tennessee Volunteers, North Carolina Tar Heels

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 20,545. 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.

FAQS

Some of the biggest games for Kentucky this upcoming season includes vs. the Kansas Jayhawks at the United Center in Chicago on November 14, vs. North Carolina on December 16, vs. Louisville on December 21, and vs. Gonzaga on February 10. The 2023-24 Wildcats' entire basketball schedule can be found on the team’s website here.

Tickets for the 2023–24 Wildcats' basketball season can be purchased on Ticketmaster, the Official Ticket Marketplace of the Kentucky Wildcats.

The Wildcats play basketball at Rupp Arena, which is located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky but not on the school's campus. It opened in 1976 and currently seats 20,545 people. The seating map for Rupp Arena can be viewed here.

Reviews

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 733 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Had a great time

    by Wildcat 51 on 3/9/24Rupp Arena - Lexington

    Took some friends to the game and they really enjoyed the experience.It was a great game we had great seats to watch the game.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Disappointed

    by Nkycats on 2/28/24Rupp Arena - Lexington

    The seats were partially blocked by jumbo tron. When purchasing tickets, that was NOT in the picture..very deceptive.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Kentucky vs. Alabama

    by Hopsing on 2/28/24Rupp Arena - Lexington

    Watching Kentucky put up 117 points against Alabama was a tremendous experience. Rupp Arena was rocking. The fan base was loud and we loved it. There’s nothing like experiencing a basketball game in Rupp Arena, the environment is like none other. I look forward to watching many more in the future.

  • Rating: 2 out of 5

    obstructed view

    by Cal on 2/27/24Rupp Arena - Lexington

    it was a great game in a fun environment. but Section 228 row J seats 1-3 are partially blocked by the jumbotron making it difficult to see the score board and difficult to see the court when standing.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Love Rupp. Better after improvements to nosebleed section.

    by Hm on 2/4/24Rupp Arena - Lexington

    After remodel on sides and new chairs,the climb to nosebleed section much more doable. The ends with basketball nets still bleachers in nosebleed section. Concessions seem more frequent on main level also so that was nice.

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Seats were ok, not great.

    by SB on 1/23/24Rupp Arena - Lexington

    Our seats were right behind the walkway. Not what we expected. There was also a railing in our view. Will not purchase these seats again. We paid extra for the seats and I feel like this should be disclosed.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Go Cats

    by Doug on 1/21/24Rupp Arena - Lexington

    My family and I are very grateful for the discount tickets for veterans. Seats were great, Cats Won!

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Bad Experience

    by Frankie on 12/5/23Rupp Arena - Lexington

    I bought tickets to the Kentucky game on December 2nd In section 211 because it says on the website that chair back seats have replaced bleachers in section 211-217 and 228-234 so I got section 211 row b and when I got there they were bleacher seats , false advertising first of all and I have a very bad back so I couldn’t stay very long , wasted money and I’m 2 hours away from rupp arena

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Awesome game!

    by Angie on 11/30/23Rupp Arena - Lexington

    It was a great game! We enjoyed it so much! From the basketball players to the cheerleaders. Also enjoyed the halftime show.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    FANtastic

    by Patrick on 11/27/23Rupp Arena - Lexington

    It starts with close by parking. A wide assortment of concessions and team gear. Not a bad seat in the house. It was a FANtastic experience.