| Quite arguably the most storied arena in college basketball, Rupp Arena has become synonymous with winning and championships. The 23,000-seat arena, which is routinely filled beyond capacity from rafter to rafter, has helped the men's basketball team to a 460-60 record (88.5 winning percent) and three national championships during its 35-year existence. The Cats have won 22 attendance titles at Rupp Arena, including 15 of the last 16 seasons. |
“I love Rupp Arena. It oozes history and tradition … on the inside. It has the feel of a basketball cathedral. Rupp is big, it is loud and it is intimidating. Kentucky wins at Rupp because the Wildcats are really good, but also because of Rupp.” —Jay Bilas, ESPN analyst