It’s been three years since Kentucky vs. Michigan in London was first announced. Originally intended for December 2020, the Hall of Fame London Showcase was pushed back once, and then twice due to the pandemic. When the final date of December 4, 2022 was confirmed, Kentucky Football had dreams of being in Atlanta for the SEC Championship game the same weekend, creating a conundrum for fans who devote a portion of their budget to big-game travel. Even when it became clear that wasn’t going to happen, the sports gods conspired again, scheduling England’s Round of 16 match in the World Cup an hour after tip-off, a blow to the event’s entire purpose, promoting American college basketball abroad.
Kentucky's win in London came at the perfect time after all
