Davion Mintz has been a Kentucky Wildcat for a season and a half, but tomorrow, he’ll finally get to see what Rupp Arena is like for a really big game. Last season, crowds were limited due to COVID. Rupp is back to full capacity now, but No. 22 Tennessee is the first ranked opponent to come to town this season. Mintz told reporters this morning that atmospheres like the one he’s expecting tomorrow are the reason he returned to Kentucky for a final season.
“I’m super excited. The BBN family, they show up even if it’s an exhibition.