Kentucky beats Little Rock in preseason exhibition at Rupp Arena
The Wildcats won a preseason exhibition against the Little Rock Trojans, marking head coach Mark Pope’s first test of the revamped roster before the regular season.
Key points
- Kentucky defeated Little Rock in a preseason exhibition at Rupp Arena.
- It was the first preseason game under head coach Mark Pope.
- The win is one of three exhibition games before the regular season starts.
- The game will be streamed on SEC Network+.
- Kentucky is ranked seventh in the SEC preseason poll.
Game outcome
The Kentucky Wildcats hosted the Little Rock Trojans in a college basketball preseason exhibition at Rupp Arena and recorded a victory over the Trojans.
Team context
The contest marked the Wildcats' first preseason test under head coach Mark Pope, featuring a revamped roster.
Mark Pope noted after the game that "it was a sloppy night for Kentucky’s offense."
It was a sloppy night for Kentucky’s offense.
Season preparation
The win is one of three exhibition games scheduled at Rupp Arena before the Wildcats begin regular‑season play in the first week of November.
The first two exhibitions, including the Little Rock game, will stream on SEC Network+.
Roster highlights
Returning homegrown talent Malachi Moreno joined newcomers led by transfer Milan Momcilovic, with additional additions Zoom Diallo, Alex Wilkins and international big man Ousmane N'Diaye.
Preseason expectations
SEC coaches ranked Kentucky seventh in the preseason poll, indicating expectations of an NCAA Tournament‑bound team.
Your questions, answered
Who won the preseason exhibition game at Rupp Arena?
Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Little Rock Trojans.
What did head coach Mark Pope say about the game?
He said it was a sloppy night for Kentucky’s offense.
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