Tennessee Game February 11 n 7:00 p.m. ET Lexington, Ky. n Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center BASKETBALL 2425 BASKETBALL 2425 2024-25 Official Kentucky Gameday Preview Amari WILLIAMS Presented ByThank You to Today's Game Sponsor,Contents Page Continued on Page 6 Meet the Wildcats 30 Ansley Almonor 32 Koby Brea 34 Lamont Butler 36 Andrew Carr 38 Collin Chandler 40 Grant Darbyshire 42 Brandon Garrison 44 Walker Horn 46 Kerr Kriisa 48 Trent Noah 50 Otega Oweh 52 Travis Perry 54 Jaxson Robinson 56 Amari Williams Inside Today’s Game Catching Up With Pope Coach Pope thanks BBN after the South Carolina victory and talks about UK’s defensive play. 10 Cat Byte Lamont Butler shares his thoughts after the South Carolina game. “presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.” 8 From Press Row Kentucky tips off tonight against Tennessee in Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. 14 BBN Gameday Otega Oweh answers two fans Valentine’s Day question. 12 18 Around the SEC 22 Kentucky Statistics 20 Schedule/ Results 24 Tennessee Statistics 28 Tennessee Roster 26 Kentucky Roster Tennessee Game Feb. 11 | Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 2024-25 OFFICIAL KENTUCKY GAMEDAY PREVIEW64 Retired Jerseys Sam Bowie 61 UK Sports Network 62 Retired Jerseys Kenny Walker 68 Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 72 President Eli Capilouto 66 Kentucky Traditions 70 Olympic Sports Update: Cheerleaders and Dance Team 74 Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart 2024-25 Kentucky Basketball Yearbook is published by the University of Kentucky Athletics Department. University of Kentucky Athletics Director: Mitch Barnhart Communications and Public Relations: Deb Moore, Greg Welsh 410 West Vine St., Suite 150 Lexington, KY 40507 (859) 226-4368 UK Sports Marketing Powered by JMI Sports Brandon Baker, Curtis Burch, Randy Carter, John Foellger, Annie Gillenwater, Devin Jones, Michelle Knezovic, Jensen Linder, Adair Mattingly, Seth Poteat, Kim Ramsay, Lance Reed, Chad Ruhl, Nadia Steinbicker, Brad Tucker Design & Publishing Managing Editor: Jai Giffin Creative Director: Jamie Barker Production Assistance: Laura Doolittle, Lisa Roberts University and Tradition Tennessee Game Feb. 11 | Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 2024-25 OFFICIAL KENTUCKY GAMEDAY PREVIEWNINE YEARS AS KENTUCKY’S #1 HOSPITAL Every day we’re helping Kentuckians with the most complex care needs return to living their lives to the fullest. See how at ukhealthcare.com/bestSponsored By 8 @KentuckyMBB Lamont Butler shares his thoughts after the South Carolina game.Kentucky’s all-time assist leader. Since 1943, Kentucky Farm Bureau has been helping Kentuckians get back on their feet after storms and accidents. A big part of our winning strategy is having local agents in every Kentucky county to take care of all your insurance needs. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Find Your Local Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance AgentNext >