Big Blue Madness 2023 is in the books. KSR had boots on the ground at Rupp Arena and another pair on the coffee table at home to cover the unofficial tipoff to the 2023-24 Kentucky Basketball season. What happened? Was the event a boom or bust? The KSR crew is here to break it down for you.
“Before the Madness” returns
Big Blue Madness is turning into more than just the two-hour pep rally. For the third straight year, “Before the Madness” took place inside the Central Bank Convention Center attached to Rupp Arena. It’s basically like a mini-state fair: a petting zoo with donkeys, sheep, and an alpaca; inflatables; an entire e-sports gaming setup equipped with Mario Kart, NBA2K, and much more; along with plenty of food and drink.