Everyone knows that Kentucky basketball fans are some of the most passionate fans in the country. They support their team with every big of energy they can muster in ever game, no matter where it’s played.
Wildcats fans travel well, and make themselves known to every city they play in. This reputation is well-earned and got them recognized by college basketball analyst Andy Katz.
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On Monday, Katz ranked the ten best fanbases in college basketball, and Kentucky came in at the top of the list.
Three words: Big Blue Nation. Even with long-time coach John Calipari leaving to steer the ship at Arkansas in April, the Wildcats’ fan base showed out at coach Mark Pope’s introductory press conference — nearly selling out Rupp Arena. If the Kentucky faithful can fill Rupp to a brim on a random off-season Sunday with no basketball in sight, imagine what it’s like throughout the season.
Kentucky comes in just ahead of Connecticut, with rival Duke at number four.