AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Louisville and Kentucky basketball have played in November only twice across 57 meetings dating back to 1913.
First, Nov. 26, 1983, when the game became an annual tradition. Then Nov. 27, 1993. Both matchups were in Lexington.
The 2025-26 edition of the Battle of the Bluegrass will be the earliest ever — Nov. 11. Why?
"I'm sure it's Louisville fault," UK coach Mark Pope joked during a Tuesday news conference in Lexington. "I say that with all due respect to Pat (Kelsey). He's incredible.