Rupp Arena is one of the very few arenas in college basketball that can fit more than 20,000 screaming fans inside.
And while the acoustics aren’t like those of Allen Fieldhouse or Cameron, when it’s full it’s fuller than any other place in the country. Big Blue Nation is always there for the Cats home or away, but especially at home, and that has enabled them to win as favorites, underdogs, or just when they need a win.
With TyTy Washington and possibly some others looking doubtful for Saturday’s game against Alabama, the Cats need all the help they can get from the crowd if they want to stay in the hunt for a 1-seed and avoid a two-game losing streak.