Big Blue Madness has always been more than a basketball showcase, it’s a celebration, a spectacle, and a rite of passage for Kentucky basketball. Every October, Rupp Arena transforms into a stage for theatrics, nostalgia, and pure Kentucky basketball magic. There is nothing like it.
Here are the five greatest entrances in Big Blue Madness history:
5. Enes Kanter Freedom (2010)
Though he never played a game in Kentucky blue, Enes Kanter made his mark. When the lights dimmed and The Undertaker’s theme hit, the crowd erupted. Kanter walked out on the stage wearing the signature hat, channeling WWE energy that still lives in BBN lore.