Kentucky men's basketball opens regular season vs. Manhattan after 3-0 exhibition run
The gist
Kentucky men's basketball opens its 35-game 2026-27 schedule against Manhattan at Rupp Arena on Nov. 3.
The No. 23 Wildcats went 3-0 in exhibitions, including a 90-76 overtime win over UCF.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026Kentucky finalizes its 2026-27 men's schedule: 35 total games, 22 at Rupp Arena, and 17 against teams that played in the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
- Oct 16, 2026Exhibition opener: Kentucky beats Little Rock 69-49 at Rupp Arena.
- Oct 23, 2026Kentucky beats Texas Tech 76-65 in its second exhibition at Rupp Arena.