After one thrilling exhibition and one scary one, it’s time for Kentucky to tip off the 2025-26 season for real. The Cats host the Nicholls Colonels tonight at 7 p.m. ET at Rupp Arena, the start of not only the season but the BBN United Tipoff Classic (presented by Kentucky Tourism).
By now, I think everyone has turned the page from last week’s disappointing loss to Georgetown; however, it remains to be seen if the Cats will have Jaland Lowe (shoulder) and Denzel Aberdeen (leg) back in the lineup. Both sat out Thursday night’s exhibition, and Jon Rothstein tweeted on Monday that Pope still wasn’t sure if they would play tonight.