UK Men’s Basketball releases nonconference schedule
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WYMT) – On Thursday, the Kentucky Men’s Basketball program revealed its nonconference slate for the 2024-25 season.
Some notable games for Mark Pope’s squad include the annual in-state rivalry against Louisville on December 14.
Big Blue has a date with Duke on November 12 in the Champions Classic in Atlanta.
Kentucky will take on another in-state foe in Western Kentucky on November 26.
The Wildcats will also face Clemson in the SEC/ACC Challenge on December 3.
Kentucky’s matchup against Gonzaga, also referred to as the “Battle for Seattle,” is set for December 7.
Here is the full list of games for the non-conference schedule.
| Opponent | Location | Date | Tournament/Invitational |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Wright State | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Nov. 4 | |
| vs. Bucknell | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Nov. 9 | |
| vs. Duke | State Farm Arena (Atlanta) | Nov. 12 | Champions Classic |
| vs. Lipscomb | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Nov. 19 | BBN Invitational |
| vs. Jackson State | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Nov. 22 | BBN Invitational |
| vs. WKU | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Nov. 26 | BBN Invitational |
| vs. Georgia State | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Nov. 29 | |
| at Clemson | Littlejohn Coliseum (Clemson, S.C.) | Dec. 3 | SEC/ACC Challenge |
| vs. Gonzaga | Climate Pledge Arena (Seattle) | Dec. 7 | Battle For Seattle |
| vs. Colgate | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Dec. 11 | |
| vs. Louisville | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Dec. 14 | |
| vs. Ohio State | Madison Square Garden (New York) | Dec. 21 | CBS Sports Classic |
| vs. Brown | Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center | Dec. 31 |
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