Arena rankings are prime summertime content. Last night, Jay Bilas unveiled his top five venues in college basketball and our very own Rupp Arena made the cut. Even though the lower arena may be cavernously quiet for Tuesday night non-conference cupcakes, there’s something majestic about the old dame, which is in the midst of a facelift. Plus, the ice cream, which may be the reason Rupp cracked Bilas’ top three.
“No. 3 I would say is Rupp Arena at Kentucky. I’ve done so many games there and they have ice cream, which is kickass good. But Rupp Arena just jumps out at you as screaming to be among the top five venues.