There has been a lot of scheduling news in the previous week, with Kentucky basketball scheduling Western Kentucky this season and their SEC opponents announced. On top of that, fans got the exciting news that the Wildcats will get the opportunity to face former head coach Rick Pitino soon.
On Monday, it was reported by Adam Zagoria (subscription required) that an agreement is in place for the Wildcats to meet Pitino’s current team, the St. John’s Red Storm, in a home and home series beginning in 2025.
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According to the report, the opening game will take place at Rupp Arena in Lexington with the Cats hosting. The following year, the re-match will take place at Madison Square Garden.
Kentucky fans still have a soft spot for Pitino, even after his years with rival Louisville. He won a national championship in 1996 with current Wildcats coach Mark Pope and is one of the all-time great Kentucky coaches. It should be a fun match-up and it’s one fans have wanted to see.