Arizona State's nonconference men's basketball schedule is close to getting a significant upgrade.
According to a source, ASU officials are in discussion with Kentucky to play the Wildcats at Rupp Arena next season. The two schools then would play at a neutral site during the 2016-17 season. No contract has been signed, but the two sides appear close to making it happen.
Kentucky lost seven players from last season's team that flirted with an undefeated season before losing to Wisconsin in the Final Four. Even so, the Wildcats are expected to again contend for a national championship.