Kentucky vs. Kentucky State: Preview, How to Watch

Tonight’s preseason exhibition game between your University of Kentucky Wildcats and the nearby Kentucky State Thorobreds (they spell it funny) is a streaming-only game on SEC Network+. So, you will need to sign in through the ESPN app on your smart TV, computer, tablet, or other streaming device to see the Wildcats’ last run before the regular season begins next week.

Here’s more on tonight’s preseason exhibition at Rupp Arena:

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How To Watch

7 p.m. ET | Thursday, November 2 | Rupp Arena

TV: SEC Network+ (Darren Headrick, Cameron Mills)
Streaming: WatchESPN
Home Radio: UK Sports Network – 630 WLAP, iHeart Radio (Tom Leach, Goose Givens)
Live Stats: StatBroadcast

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Kentucky Projected Starters

(Starting lineup based on the last game)

#21 – DJ Wagner
6-4 • 192 • GUARD • FRESHMAN
GLOBL Jam Stats: 14.0 PPG, 4.75 APG, 3.0 RPG

#12 – Antonio Reeves
6-6 • 195 • GUARD • SENIOR
GLOBL Jam Stats: 23.0 PPG, 2.75 RPG, 1.25 APG

#1 – Justin Edwards
6-8 • 203 • FORWARD • FRESHMAN
GLOBL Jam Stats: 14.5 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 2.25 APG

#3 – Adou Thiero
6-8 • 222 • GUARD • SOPHOMORE
GLOBL Jam Stats: 7.5 PPG, 5.75 RPG, 2.0 APG

#4 – Tre Mitchell
6-9 • 231 • FORWARD • GRADUATE STUDENT
GLOBL Jam Stats: 14.5 PPG, 7.75 RPG, 4.5 APG

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Kentucky State Projected Starters

This is the first public appearance for a Kentucky State roster with nine new players. As for the starting five, your guess is as good as ours.

#	FULL NAME	POS	HT.	ACADEMIC YEAR	HOMETOWN / HIGH SCHOOL
1	Tayzhean Archuleta	G	6-3	So.	Colorado Springs, Colo. /
2	Aziel Blackwell	G	6-2	So.	Lexington, Ky. / Henry Clay HS
3	Brandon Hill	G	6-1	Sr.	Shorewood, IL / Highland CC
4	Jaylen Daughtery	G	6-5	Jr.	Detroit, Mich. /
5	Lavar Miller Jr.	G	6-2	Jr.	St Louis, Mo. /
10	Cordell Livingston	G	5-10	Fr.	Akron, Ohio / Oakhill Academy
11	Tyson Brooks	F	6-8	Jr.	Arundel, Md. / Arundel HS
12	Josh Cross	G	6-1	Jr.	Orlando, Fla. /
14	Josiah Mitchell	G	6-4	So.	Madison, Fla. /
20	Joseph Owens	F	6-6	Jr.	DeKalb, Ill. /
21	Justin Edmondson	G	6-3	Jr.	Snellville, Ga. /
22	Nick Cross	G	6-1	Jr.	Orlando, Fla. /
41	Morgan Brewer	G	6-4	So.	Los Angeles, Calif. /
44	Khalif Crawley Jr.	F	6-8	So.	Philadelphia, Pa. / Math, Civics & Sciences Charter School

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Join The Discussion (R.I.P. KSR Live Blog)

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Kentucky vs. Kentucky State Series History

Kentucky State comes to Rupp Arena for a second straight season after last year’s teams collided in this same spot nearly one year ago to the date. The Wildcats won last year’s exhibition, 111-53.

The Thorobreds have been one of the more frequent exhibition opponents since John Calipari took over in Lexington. Kentucky also beat Kentucky State in preseason tune-ups in 2019 (83-51) and 2015 (111-58).

Kentucky and Kentucky State first met in a real game in 2001, when Winston Bennett coached the Thorobreds against a Tubby Smith team led by Tayshaun Prince, Keith Bogans, and Gerald Fitch. The ninth-ranked Wildcats won that one, 118-63, between December Saturday games against UNC (a win) and Duke (a loss).

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Kentucky vs. Kentucky State Storylines

THE LAST DRESS REHEARSAL

Thursday night’s exhibition is the last tune-up for the Wildcats after a unique offseason. Kentucky played four summer exhibition games in Canada back in July, then played through the Big Blue Madness and Blue-White scrimmages with barely enough bodies for 5-on-5 competition.

Kentucky hosts New Mexico State in the regular season opener Monday night.

UNITY SERIES

As part of the Unity Series, Kentucky Basketball will honor George Raveling and P.G. Peeples as its two Unity Series Legends this year. Raveling and Peebles addressed both teams last night, and they will be recognized at tonight’s game.

KENTUCKY’S FRESHMEN NEED EXPERIENCE

With so many freshmen, Kentucky needs to make the most of every opportunity to get better, especially tonight in the last game that doesn’t count. As crazy as it may seem, No. 1 Kansas is only 12 days away.

Read the checklist for tonight’s game.

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Rapid Reaction on the KSR YouTube Channel

Can’t watch live? KSR’s got you covered. Drew Franklin and Zack Geoghegan are at Rupp Arena and will share their Rapid Reactions on the KSR YouTube Channel. We’ll also have wall-to-wall postgame coverage on the website, including highlights, comments from John Calipari and the players, stats, and takeaways.

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