It started as a hint from Mitch Barnhart, but it’s enough to get Kentucky fans buzzing — could we actually see a basketball game at Kroger Field?
The UK Athletics Director floated the idea when discussing ways to maximize the football stadium’s usage beyond Wildcats football and concerts. He even mentioned hockey games, referencing nearby NHL franchises in Columbus and Nashville.
“You never know,” Barnhart said. “Why not try? I think you’re looking for things that could happen. I’m a little short on saying basketball on a slippery surface in November. But I think we have to be open about anything.