The University of Kentucky is not in the business of going out of its way.
Coach John Calipari’s program, one of the sport’s genuine blue bloods and an annual threat to win the national championship, rarely leaves Lexington prior to New Year’s. In November and December, the Wildcats will play a host of non-conference games at home.
Any instance in which Kentucky steps outside Rupp Arena, it is for something significant. The Champions Classic, which includes Duke, Kentucky and Kansas. The CBS Sports Classic, which includes Ohio State, UCLA and North Carolina. An annual in-state war against Louisville.