The matchup between Kentucky and Purdue is finally here, and Big Blue Nation is going to see this team on the floor for the first time. This is the most highly anticipated Kentucky basketball season in a very long time,

The Boilermakers have lost exhibition games the last two seasons. Here's why Matt Painter seeks out tough environments as No. 1 Purdue visits No. 9 Kentucky.

Kentucky, ranked ninth in the preseason polls, welcomes top-ranked Purdue to Lexington in what should be a showcase of national championship contenders. Due to a new NCAA rule, Division I teams can now play each other in open exhibition games, and UK head coach Mark Pope immediately went for a marquee opponent.

It's officially gameday between the Kentucky Wildcats and Purdue Boilermakers as a top ten matchup is on deck at Rupp Arena. Purdue is ranked #1 and the Wildcat

Kentucky’s exhibition opener against No. 1 Purdue doesn’t count, but that doesn’t mean the Wildcats are taking the encounter lightly.