Mark Pope has been teasing it all week. When asked about what fans could expect from Big Blue Madness, he just said they were “going down to the wire” on surprises. That phrase alone has Kentucky fans buzzing because this is Big Blue Madness, and when it comes to Rupp Arena in mid-October, anything can happen.
More than a pep rally
Big Blue Madness is unlike any other season-opening event in college basketball. While Duke, Kansas, and North Carolina hold flashy kickoff nights of their own, none can match the scale, the spectacle, or the heart of Kentucky’s annual celebration.