Hip-hop star Drake — a noted University of Kentucky basketball fan — made an appearance at Big Blue Madness on Friday. “Drake is on his way,” John Calipari said during his speech to the Rupp Arena crowd, which exploded with applause at that announcement.
When was the first Big Blue Madness?
October 1982
So in October 1982, Kentucky held an event that was billed as “Midnight Special.” More than 8,500 fans attended that first practice in 12,000-seat Memorial Coliseum. Entry into the gym was somewhat easier then – those still arriving near the stroke of 12 a.m. had no problem getting a seat.
Is Drake a Kentucky fan?
Born as Aubrey Graham in Toronto, Canada, the rapper really has no ties to Kentucky other than John Calipari. Drake has said that Calipari inspired him to finish high school and even attended his graduation.
Was Drake at the UK game?
Notably, he got to suit up alongside the Wildcats for Big Blue Madness in 2014 and show off his game. That was when his basketball rep took a major blow. As an actual participant in shootaround, Drake confidently stepped into a jumper and airballed by five feet. An error occurred.
Did Drake go to Kentucky?
College Career (Kentucky) Drake’s affiliation with the University of Kentucky basketball team is undeniably weird and easily explainable — he is attracted to winners. By finagling his way into the UK inner circle, he gets to experience the life of an athlete.
How long has Big Blue Madness existed?
Big Blue Madness is the introduction of both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. Fans will get to see practice drills, videos and more. It has been a tradition for 16 years as of 2021. Fans were not allowed at the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will there be a Big Blue Madness?
Big Blue Madness will feature introductions of both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, practice drills, videos and more. This will be the 16th time Madness has been held in Rupp Arena.
Is Big Blue Madness sold out?
2021 Big Blue Madness Tickets Sold Out – University of Kentucky Athletics.
