As Kentucky fans, we may quibble about Rupp Arena from time to time, specifically the aloof atmosphere in the lower level, but there’s no denying that when Rupp’s rocking, it’s one of the best environments in college basketball. Seth Davis agrees. Yesterday, he ranked Rupp seventh on his list of the ten best venues in college basketball.
“Aesthetically speaking, there is nothing particularly interesting about Rupp Arena. It lacks the immensity of the Carrier Dome, the contours of the Dean Dome, the intimacy of Cameron or the historic charm of Hinkle. Yet when you go to a game at Rupp you always feel like you are at a big-time event.