Kentucky fans have a packed Saturday ahead, and BBN United members get one more reason to stay on campus after the football game.
The men’s basketball team will hold an open practice at Rupp Arena on Saturday night, with BBN United members invited to attend. The practice is set for 8 p.m., after Kentucky football’s trip to South Carolina should be over.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for members, who may bring one guest each. Members should also have received an email with additional details.
That practice gives the weekend a little extra weight on top of a full slate of UK Athletics events. Friday brings Big Blue Madness, the annual unofficial start to the basketball season, at 7 p.m.
ET. The event will stream live on SEC Network+.
Saturday keeps the basketball buzz rolling with Big Blue Madness Fan Fest, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Bank Center. Fans can meet the team there before the night shifts over to the open practice at Rupp.
Football, though, is still the main attraction. No.
24 Kentucky kicks off against South Carolina at 4:15 p.m. on SEC Network. For anyone trying to catch both Fan Fest and the basketball practice, the schedule leaves just enough room to find a spot nearby and watch the Wildcats take on Shane Beamer.
And that’s not all Lexington has going on. The first weekend of the Keeneland fall meet is also on the calendar, adding to what should be a busy stretch around town.
Here’s the full UK Athletics schedule for the weekend:
Friday
Big Blue Madness - 7 p.m. ET, SEC Network+
Saturday
Big Blue Madness Fan Fest - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Softball vs. Danville Area CC - 3 p.m.
No. 24 Football at South Carolina - 4:15 p.m., SEC Network
BBN United Open Practice - 8 p.m. (Only open to BBN United members)
Baseball vs. Cincinnati (Exh., Mason, OH) - 12:00 p.m.
Softball at Miami (OH) - 1 p.m.
No. 3 Volleyball at No. 7 Florida - 8:30 p.m., ESPN
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