By hitting us with a wave of nostalgia, of course. The historic Rupp Arena floor transitions into the new-look UK logo with the state outline stretching from free-throw line to free-throw line.

Adolph Rupp was synonymous with winning. As coach of Kentucky, he was a pioneer in the Wildcats’ fast-break offense while becoming the winningest coach the game had ever seen.. The site that now ...

Products made from the old Rupp Arena court — from desk displays to jewelry to bottle openers — are already available for Kentucky basketball fans to purchase.

Products made from the old Rupp Arena court — from desk displays to jewelry to bottle openers — are already available for Kentucky basketball fans to purchase.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Rupp Arena has partnered with Artsman to release an exclusive collection of items, commemorating the court that the Wildcats played on from 2001-2024.

With a brand-new basketball court already in Rupp Arena for the 2024-25 season, there’s a plan in place to sell pieces of the old Kentucky floor to fans.

The Rupp Arena desk frame features a 3-by-3 inch block of game-used court from Rupp Arena. The block of court wood is locked into an acrylic frame, appearing to float above the cherry base.