The 2025 Big Blue Madness lit up Rupp Arena with about 20,000 blue-clad fans celebrating both men’s and women’s basketball in a high-energy exhibition event. Alumni including John Wall, Tubby Smith, and others made surprise appearances and added nostalgia to the night. Spectacular contests—from three-point shootouts to dunk battles—and a showcase of team skills kept the crowd roaring. Big Blue Madness remains a signature Kentucky basketball tradition uniting fans, legends, and rising stars in a night of hoops culture and community.

All Photo Credits to UK Athletics:
(Eddie Justice, Tyler Ruth, Elliot Hess, Ethan Rand & Sydney Yonker)

Venue:

Rupp Arena - University of Kentucky

Highlight Equipment:

(21) Ayrton Rivale Profile
(12) Ayrton Ago 6 FX
(16) ACME Pulsar S2
(24) ACME Pixel Line IP
(10) ACME Pixel Line IP 500
(8) Chauvet Rogue Outcast 1L Beam
(12) Chauvet Ovation Reve P-3 IP
(1) GrandMA3 Light Console
(1) GrandMA3 Compact XT Console
(2) MasterFX Mystic 2 Hazer
Tyler GT Truss
Led Wall Roe CB5

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