For the first time in almost two years, there will not be capacity restrictions at Rupp Arena when Kentucky takes the floor. The Wildcats’ home-opener is against a relatively familiar non-conference opponent, Robert Morris. Colonials’ head coach Andrew Toole is trying to prevent his team from playing wide-eyed at Rupp.
“It’s one of the historic venues in college basketball, so it’ll be a great memory for them as they move on, but while the game’s being played you really gotta focus on what you’re doing on the court,” Toole said on Friday morning’s Kentucky Roll Call.
“You gotta stay connected.