Over the last few seasons, Rupp Arena has seen more visiting teams come in and win than fans are accustomed to, but Mark Pope is going to change that narrative. Published Jul 2, 2025 ANDREW STEFANIAK ...

Last season, one of the most highly anticipated basketball games in college hoops was John Calipari's return to Rupp Arena to face off with first-year Kentucky coach Mark Pope.

UNC basketball history vs Kentucky, at Rupp Arena UNC and Kentucky will meet for the 44th time when they play in the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Tar Heels lead the series with Kentucky, 25-18.

The Boilermakers will face Kentucky in an exhibition game at Rupp Arena on Oct. 24, the team announced Friday morning. Game time and television assignment will be announced later.

North Carolina’s big announcement that it will travel to Rupp Arena on December 2, 2025, to face Kentucky in the third ACC-SEC Challenge instantly revived memories of one of college basketball ...