UK’s Big Blue Madness returns — magnificiently — and so does Rick Pitino
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The Mark Pope era is officially – and magnificently – launched. The Kentucky coach introduced his squad to the Bluegrass during Big Blue Madness on Friday night at Rupp Arena.
The return to Camelot: Rick Pitino back in Rupp for Big Blue Madness
UK welcomed back players from all decades and former head coach Rick Pitino was back at Rupp Arena for the first time since he was the Louisville coach, and received a hero’s welcome.
Big Blue Nation goes ‘mad’ for Rick Pitino appearance at Big Blue Madness
Pitino took the floor and the microphone in front of former UK men’s basketball players as the crowd erupted in applause.
Rick Pitino returns to Rupp Arena for Big Blue Madness. ‘I am so happy to be back.’
Rick Pitino was back in Rupp Arena and wearing blue and white to support new UK basketball coach Mark Pope at his first Big Blue Madness on Friday.
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Kentucky basketball is back! Mark Pope, Kenny Brooks and the Kentucky Wildcats celebrate the start of the season with Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena.
A Little Big Blue Madness: The celebration of Kentucky basketball
The Kentucky men's and women's basketball teams shine in front of their fans in Midnight Madness to celebrate "big blue roots" at Rupp Arena.
BBN shows up and out for 2024 ‘Big Blue Madness’ at Rupp Arena
Both of UK's new head basketball coaches said the teams have been working hard and are ready to embrace this new time in UK basketball history.
Watch: Rick Pitino returns to 'Camelot' for Kentucky Big Blue Madness event
The end of Kentucky's Big Blue Madness event was marked by the return of former Wildcats coach Rick Pitino, who shared a few words with the crowd.
Former Kentucky basketball coach Rick Pitino on returning to Big Blue Madness in Lexington
During the Kentucky football game Saturday, former Kentucky basketball coach Rick Pitino talks returning to Lexington for the Big Blue Madness event.
Live updates: Kentucky basketball’s Big Blue Madness celebrates dawn of new era
The University of Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball teams take the court for new coaches Mark Pope and Kenny Brooks.
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