Kentucky fans were formally introduced to new head coach Mark Pope on Sunday with his introductory press conference inside Rupp Arena.
Taking place in the 20,500-seater venue, Kentucky fans showed out, with thousands upon thousands of fans waiting outside for hours, some getting to the arena in the a.m. and filling Rupp Arena to the max.
Production crews were forced to take down curtains around the stage so more fans could see the festivities.
It’s impossible to say what the first season under Pope will look like from a game perspective, but, just from initial impressions, it’s going to be a breath of fresh air for a fanbase that has been exclusively breathing smog for years.