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Kentucky Kernel

UKPD officers and security form a neon yellow line in the middle of the road to monitor and prevent campers from rushing the lawn on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. At 5 a.m. the campers will be released and allowed to set up their campsites. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

The 2022 Big Blue Campout: A Big Blue disappointment

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editor October 16, 2022

The Big Blue Madness campout is a tradition that has been around on the University of Kentucky’s campus for several years. Every year, hundreds of Kentucky basketball fans rush to pitch their tents...

Fans cheer during an open practice and telethon benefitting flood victims in Eastern Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Isabel McSwain | Kentucky Kernel

Fans share expectations for Kentucky mens basketball ahead of Big Blue Madness

Samantha Money, Asst. Sports Editors October 13, 2022

With temperatures starting to drop in Lexington, it’s nearly time for Kentucky basketball to bring the heat to Rupp Arena. It was an abrupt goodbye to last year’s team when the St. Peter's Peacocks...

Campers rush to throw down their tents and blankets to claim a space on the lawn of Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Carter Skaggs | Staff

‘It’s that Kentucky thing.’ Big Blue Madness Campout brings UK basketball fans together

Laurel Swanz, Reporter October 5, 2022

The lawn surrounding Memorial Coliseum transformed into a sea of tents and UK-blue T-shirts last weekend at the Big Blue Madness Campout, returning for the first time since 2019 due to COVID. Over 300...

University of Kentucky Basketball fans set up tents outside Memorial Coliseum for the Big Blue Madness Camp Out in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Chandler | Stevenson

Camping for the Cats: It’s Big Blue Madness campout time

Roman West September 24, 2018

Big Blue Madness is once again right around the corner, and that means campus will soon host campers from all over who can’t wait to see their Wildcats in person.The year’s first open practice has...

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino yells from the sidelines during the game against the Louisville Cardinals on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 in Louisville, Ky. Louisville won the game 73-70.

Campers’ opinions of Pitino remain unchanged after potential allegations

September 29, 2017

Many of Kentucky’s biggest basketball fans are siting outside of Memorial Coliseum and the Wildcat Coal Lodge, waiting to get tickets to Big Blue Madness and see what the future holds for UK basketball.However,...

UK basketball fans secure their spot to campout to buy tickets to Big Blue Madness on the lawn outside Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Big Blue Madness will be held on Friday October 13, 2017 at Rupp Arena as the beginning to the 2017-2018 basketball season. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Fans enjoying the experience of camping out for madness tickets

Katie Summe September 28, 2017

Kentucky's men's and women's basketball teams will be debuted on Oct. 13 at Big Blue Madness in Rupp Arena. The annual showcase features introductions to the players and coaches, practice drills, former...

Police make a line down Avenue of Champions, separating UK basketball fans from the lawn outside Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky. Fans camp out to buy tickets to secure their spot to Big Blue Madness which will be held on Friday October 13, 2017, at Rupp Arena as the beginning to the 2017-2018 basketball season. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Big Blue Madness campout means basketball season is near

Chris Leach September 28, 2017

The inaugural event to each basketball season in Lexington starts with Big Blue Madness, and luckily for Cats fans, it’s rapidly approaching.Big Blue Madness is scheduled for Oct. 13, but tickets for...

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Campus Campout: Making memories around Memorial

Bailey Vandiver September 28, 2017

Fall is a busy time for sports in the bluegrass, and while there is no basketball being played yet, it is never too early for a UK fan to prep for basketball season.Perhaps the first indication that basketball...

Camping fans officially begin the wait for Big Blue Madness tickets

Bailey Vandiver September 27, 2017

Imagine the chaos of a cross country race when the gun goes off.But picture tents in the runners’ hands, and replace the gunshot with the sound of Executive Associate UK Athletics Director Kevin Saal’s...

UK fans Line their lawn chairs across from Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 to secure their place in line for Big Blue Madness tickets. Photo by Mark C. Walsh | Staff

Fans sit on north campus waiting for official campout start

Kelsey Mattingly September 26, 2017

UK’s annual Big Blue Madness campout is in full swing, and fans from across the Bluegrass are anxiously awaiting the horn to sound at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, signaling time for tent setup.One such fan is...

Members of the UK Mens Basketball team pose for a portrait during the University of Kentucky Mens Basketball photo day on Monday, September 18, 2017 in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Big Blue Madness campout means basketball season is near

September 17, 2017

The inaugural event to each basketball season in Lexington starts with Big Blue Madness, and luckily for Cats fans, it’s close. Big Blue Madness is scheduled for Oct. 13, but tickets for the Madness...

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