No. 1 Purdue lost its exhibition game 78-65 to No. 9 Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Friday night. Here are a few thoughts from the preseason contest.

The top-ranked Boilermakers visit the No. 9 Wildcats for an exhibition opener. Braden Smith and Co. get to showcase their roster additions. Follow along for live updates.

The key talking points after Mark Pope and the No. 9 Wildcats’ victory against Matt Painter and the No. 1 Boilermakers.

Top-ranked Purdue dropped an exhibition contest to No. 9 Kentucky on Friday night. Here's everything coach Matt Painter said after the game.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Since taking over the Kentucky basketball program last year, Mark Pope has never shied away from lofty expectations. The way his Wildcats played on Friday in a high-profile exhibition opener against preseason No.

The Wildcats opened their 50th season inside Rupp Arena with a bang Friday night, as No. 9 Kentucky defeated No. 1 Purdue, 78-65 in an exhibition contest.

Purdue coach Matt Painter explains what stood out about UK basketball after Wildcats win exhibition over his top-ranked team.

Kentucky only shot 9 of 29 from the 3-point line, but the new players on the roster were ready for their opportunities, and that is what they did. Jasper Johnson shot 3 of 7 from the 3-point line, but for him to shoot it freely, it shows he already has confidence in himself as a freshman.