The Purdue Boilermakers came into Rupp Arena on Friday night ranked as the #1 team in the preseason rankings, and the Wildcats blew the doors off of them, winni

Good morning, BBN! Wow, what a night for the Kentucky men’s basketball team. It doesn’t matter that it was an exhibition; it sure didn’t feel like one. Rupp was rocking, and it felt like everyone, including the team,

The Wildcats opened their 50th season inside Rupp Arena with a bang Friday night, as No. 9 Kentucky defeated No. 1 Purdue, 78-65 in an exhibition contest.

No. 1 Purdue lost its exhibition game 78-65 to No. 9 Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Friday night. Here are a few thoughts from the preseason contest.

The Boilermakers wanted to be challenged on the road, and to learn about areas where they need to improve. That, not the result, is in view. Here's what stood out.

Since taking over the Kentucky basketball program last year, Mark Pope has never shied away from lofty expectations. The way his Wildcats played on Friday in a high-profile exhibition opener against preseason No.

Freshman Jasper Johnson scored 15 points as No. 9 Kentucky beat top-ranked Purdue 78-65 in exhibition basketball action on Friday night at Rupp Arena. Kentucky got 10 points apiece from Trent Noah and Otega Oweh. Mo Dioubate had eight points and nine rebounds for the Cats.

Kentucky only shot 9 of 29 from the 3-point line, but the new players on the roster were ready for their opportunities, and that is what they did. Jasper Johnson shot 3 of 7 from the 3-point line, but for him to shoot it freely, it shows he already has confidence in himself as a freshman.