Big Blue Nation never sleeps, and this week delivered a barrage of headlines that kept fans buzzing. From a legendary rival’s words to a long-awaited arrival and even a fresh ticketing controversy, here’s your essential Kentucky sports briefing.
Pitino tips his hat
Old rival Rick Pitino, never shy with a microphone, offered rare praise for his former program on a podcast. He called Kentucky the “Roman Empire of college basketball” and lauded Mark Pope as one of the game’s brightest young coaches. Coming from a Hall of Famer who once roamed Rupp’s sidelines, that’s no small compliment.