Kentucky basketball faces Little Rock in preseason opener tonight
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Kentucky's basketball preseason starts today against Little Rock at 7:00 P.M. ET in Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky. This matchup marks the team's first real action after a successful Big Blue Madness, with coach Mark Pope entering his third season. Kentucky's roster includes significant talent, such as Milan Momcilovic, and aims to bounce back after a challenging previous season. The game will not be shown on regular television but is available for streaming on SEC Network+.
- •Kentucky plays Little Rock today at Rupp Arena.
- •Start time is 7:00 P.M. ET.
- •Game available on SEC Network+ for streaming.
- •Mark Pope leads his third season with notable transfers.
- •Kentucky aims for a deeper postseason run this year.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Players to watch for Kentucky vs. Little Rock
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch Kentucky vs Little Rock preseason game today
"The Kentucky basketball preseason begins today against Little Rock. Here is how fans can watch the game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 11:05 AMPlayers to watch for Kentucky vs. Little Rock
Let the games, unofficially, begin!
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 10:07 AMHow to watch Kentucky vs Little Rock preseason game today
The Kentucky basketball preseason begins today against Little Rock. Here is how fans can watch the game.
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