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Kentucky Basketball plans potential game against West Virginia on Black Friday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:33 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Kentucky Basketball plans potential game against West Virginia on Black Friday
Summary

Kentucky is in discussions for a basketball matchup with West Virginia on Black Friday in Nashville. Reports indicate that while negotiations are ongoing, a deal has yet to be finalized. Kentucky's schedule for the 2026-27 season is being established, with a notable prior effort to face Illinois that did not materialize. West Virginia, coming off a 21-14 season under head coach Ross Hodge, recently won the College Basketball Crown tournament. The Mountaineers are expected to be competitive next season with key players joining the roster.

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  • •Kentucky and West Virginia could meet on Black Friday in Nashville.
  • •Negotiations for the game are still ongoing and not finalized.
  • •West Virginia recently won the College Basketball Crown tournament.
  • •The Mountaineers ended last season with a 21-14 record under Ross Hodge.
  • •Kentucky initially targeted a game against Illinois, which did not proceed.
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  • 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Basketball could play West Virginia on Black Friday, per report
What they're saying
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Kentucky could play the defending College Basketball Crown champions next season in Nashville.

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