Kentucky basketball, despite being one of the largest brands in college athletics, has long been criticized for its lack of a true student environment.
While there are a variety of factors that could be contributing to the issue, the location of the arena may be near the top. Some students, particularly those living on south campus, complain about the distance between their dorms and the arena.
“I’d love to get to more basketball games. It was a great atmosphere the one time I went, but it’s difficult to find ways there from where I live,” freshman Gus Howlett said.