Big Blue Madness 2025

Kentucky basketball's Big Blue Madness tips off 2025-26 season at Rupp Arena

The annual Big Blue Madness event returns to Rupp Arena in Lexington, marking the start of Kentucky’s 2025–26 men's and women's basketball campaigns.

Highlights from Kentucky's Big Blue Madness on Saturday

Here were the best moments from Big Blue Madness.

Big Blue Madness 2025

This article will be updated as the evening unfolds.Big Blue Nation, rejoice. Big Blue Madness has arrived, which means Kentucky basketball season is upon us.The Wildcats tipped off the 2025 season Saturday night with the program's annual tradition, as the men's and women's programs took over a sold-out Rupp Arena.The day started in the Central Bank Center, with the first "BBN United Fan Fest," featuring Mark Pope, Kenny Brooks and members of bo…

Otega Oweh Walks Out to Lamont Butler’s New Song During Big Blue Madness Intros - Nation of Blue

Otega Oweh used former teammate Lamont Butler’s new song “Tegatron” during his Big Blue Madness introduction last night. Oweh, who should be a preseason SEC Player of the Year and All-American candidate, received a huge pop from BBN when he was introduced. You can give Tegatron a listen here: BBN!!! I know it was tough to hear but here you go Tegatron @OtegaOweh pic.twitter.com/2nWR9zFD17 — Lamont Butler (@lamont_butler1) October 12, 2025 The p…

Mark Pope Keeps Surprises Coming with John Wall at Big Blue Madness (W/ Photos)

Mark Pope is just full of surprises. He’s done so many things to impress Kentucky fans, including Saturday’s free Fan Fest that was open to the public before Big Blue Madness. And don’t forget that for his first Big Blue Madness last year he brought former Kentucky coach Rick Pitino back. Pitino coached UK’s 1996 national championship team that included Pope. He led UK to three Final Four appearances but after leaving Kentucky for the Boston Cel…

UK basketball teams take over Rupp Arena at Big Blue Madness

University of Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball teams kicked off their season in Big Blue Madness. In a practice open to the public, fans met the rosters as they showed off their skills on Saturday, Oct. 11.