Big Blue Madness Hosting Multitude of Top Recruits - Sports Illustrated Kentucky Wildcats News, Analysis and More Skip to main content Sign In October 14, 2022FootballMen's BasketballRecruitingSI.comHomeWildcats TodayMen's Basketball Big Blue Madness Hosting Multitude of Top RecruitsMultiple high profile recruits will be inside Rupp Arena on Friday nightAuthor:Wildcats Today StaffPublish date:Oct 14, 2022 3:51 PM EDTIt's officially crossover season in Lexington.  While UK football is looking to rebound Saturday night against Mississippi State, Kentucky basketball is making its presence felt, as Big Blue Madness is set to go down tonight at 7 p.m. EST at Rupp Arena.  What's bigger than any potential reunion or guest appearance in front of Big Blue Nation tonight, is the large amount of top-ranked recruits that will be in attendance. Kentucky Sports Radio's Jack Pilgrim was first to release a list of the highly-touted prospects. Below are some of the more notable faces that will be inside Rupp Arena on Friday night:  *Italics note a Kentucky commit. Rankings are per 247Sports. DJ Wagner (5-star, No. 2 overall in '23, No. 1 CG)Justin Edwards (5-star, No. 3 overall in '23, No. 1 SF)Aaron Bradshaw (5-star, No. 4 overall in '23, No. 1 C)Reed Sheppard (4-star, No. 44 overall in '23, No. 11 CG)Ian Jackson (5-star, No. 2 overall in '24, No. 2 SG)Karter Knox (5-star, No. 9 overall in '24, No. 3 SF)Airious Bailey (5-star, No. 15 overall in '24, No. 4 SF)Travis Perry (4-star, No. 85 overall in '24, No. 13 PG) The Wildcats' regular season opener against Howard on Nov. 7 is just 24 days away. The first of two exhibitions is set for Oct. 30 against Missouri Western State, where we'll get our first real look at Kentucky's 2022-23 group.  Kentucky Basketball NewsScroll to Continue Read More Big Blue Madness Hosting Multitude of Top Recruits Look Kentucky Going All Blue Against Mississippi State Watch Kentucky Releases Mississippi State Hype VideoThe Wildcats Released Their Entire 2022-23 Schedule UK and Gonzaga Will Play One-Another in a Six Year Series Highlights and Numbers From Kentucky's Pro Day Kentucky Target DJ Wagner Signed an NIL Deal with Nike Freshmen Cason Wallace and Chris Livingston Are Projected to be First Round NBA Draft Picks 5-Star '24 Center Flory Bidunga Has Been Offered by Kentucky Kentucky and Indiana are reportedly in discussions to play one-another in a multi-year series Wildcats Today will have updates on scheduling, injuries, updates and more on Kentucky Basketball as the Cats near the start of their 2022-23 season. Want the latest on national football and basketball recruiting, including Cats targets? Head over to SI All-American for the latest news, blogs, and updates about the nation's best prospects. In This Article 1 Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball Big Blue Madness Hosting Multitude of Top RecruitsBy Wildcats Today StaffOct 14, 2022 3:51 PM EDTFootball Look Kentucky Going All Blue Against Mississippi StateBy Wildcats Today StaffOct 14, 2022 2:58 PM EDTFootball Watch Kentucky Releases Mississippi State Hype VideoBy Wildcats Today StaffOct 14, 2022 12:25 PM EDTFootball How to Watch Listen No 22 Kentucky-No 16 Mississippi StateBy Wildcats Today StaffOct 14, 2022 12:10 PM EDTFootball Watch Mark Stoops Speaks for Final Time Ahead of Mississippi StateBy Wildcats Today StaffOct 13, 2022 6:24 PM EDTFootball Kentucky Adjusting Without Defensive Leader Jacquez JonesBy Hunter SheltonOct 13, 2022 4:29 PM EDTFootball Brad White Still Searching For Complete Game From Wildcats DefenseBy Hunter SheltonOct 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDTFootball Kentucky s Defense Taking Good and Bad From Past Performances Against Mississippi StateBy Hunter SheltonOct 13, 2022 9:00 AM EDTLoading…See MoreCLOSECLOSECLOSECLOSE