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Kentucky basketball to face Texas Tech in upcoming exhibition matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Kentucky basketball to face Texas Tech in upcoming exhibition matchup

Summary

Kentucky basketball, under coach Mark Pope, is set to compete in exhibition games against Big 12 teams this upcoming season. One confirmed opponent is Texas Tech, as reported by Matt Jones. The second opponent has yet to be announced. This follows positive experiences from previous exhibitions, including a matchup with Purdue last year, reflecting Kentucky's strategy to challenge itself against top-tier programs.

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By the Numbers

•Mark Pope leads Kentucky in preparing for exhibition games.
•Texas Tech is confirmed as one opponent for the Wildcats.
•The schedule includes two exhibition matchups against Big 12 teams.
•Previous exhibitions have helped assess team readiness.
•Kentucky aims to compete with top programs in the country.

Latest Updates

10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kentucky Wildcats News: UK Basketball Set to Play Big 12 Teams in Exhibition Season

What they're saying

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Good morning, BBN! Mark Pope will be getting back to his late BYU roots, with both new exhibition opponents expected to be from the Big 12, sources tell KSR’s Jack Pilgrim. Matt Jones confirmed that one of them will be Texas Tech. I was a big fan of last year’s exhibition matchup with Purdue, even […]
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