By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
A tradition that began under John Calipari will continue under Kentucky coach Mark Pope.
The Wildcats will host Pro Day 6-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Memorial Coliseum. The event, now in its 10th year, will be broadcast on SEC Network-Plus. Dick Gabriel and Jack Givens will be providing the on-air analysis.
All 30 teams will have scouts and or executives at the event, which serves as a prelude before Big Blue Madness set for Oct. 11 at Rupp Arena.
Big Blue Madness will showcase an ASB GlassFloor, which is designed to enhance player performance and provide fans with an “immersive experience.”
“This is something that’s never been seen in college basketball before,” Pope said. “Big Blue Madness is one of the great spectacles in all of sports. We are so excited for Kentucky Basketball to be the first college program to partner with ASB GlassFloor, bringing this exciting technology to Big Blue Nation. Our team can’t wait to put on a show in Rupp Arena on Oct. 11.”
Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks also is looking forward to the season-opening event.
“We look forward to putting on a show for Big Blue Nation at our first Big Blue Madness with the ASB GlassFloor as part of the spectacle,” Brooks said.
“Big Blue Madness is famous throughout the college basketball world. Since we saw the ASB GlassFloor at the U19 World Cup last year we’ve been intrigued by the possibilities playing on this court. We’re excited to add this exciting technology to what promises to be an entertaining night in Rupp Arena.”