Kentucky basketball media event showcases players and journalists
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

On September 18, 2026, the University of Kentucky hosted its inaugural Media Madness at the Joe Craft Center. The event allowed media members to participate in basketball drills and scrimmages, featuring matchups against other outlets. Players like Franck Kepnang, Mason Williams, Malachi Moreno, and Alex Wilkins stood out during practice. Afterward, media representatives were interviewed by the players in a twist on traditional roles. The event received positive feedback from both participants and organizers, highlighting the value of media engagement with the basketball program.
- •Kentucky's Media Madness took place at Joe Craft Center.
- •Media members participated in drills and a tournament.
- •Franck Kepnang and others showcased their skills during practice.
- •Players interviewed media in a post-event session.
- •The event featured around 75 media attendees.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Basketball Media Madness lived up to the hype
"The inaugural Media Madness was a home run.
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