Big Blue Brew 3/22: Most Watched

The men's basketball team was the most-watched men's college basketball team this season.

🔵 The Official Daily Newsletter For Kentucky Athletics

Good Morning. Someone was happy to be practicing on the big stage.

What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🏀 Most watched team
🏀 Men wrap up the season
🔵 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Eyes Galore. We are Kentucky basketball, of course all eyes are on us. The Cats were college basketball’s most-watched team this season! They played in 10 of the 25 most-watched men’s college basketball games this season. That is six more times than any other team.

🔼  Season Finale. The men’s basketball team ended its season in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Cats fell to Oakland 80-76. Antonio Reeves scored 27 points for his 20th 20-point game of the season. Overall, the Wildcats went 23-10 this season.

Mr. Basketball. The state of Kentucky just named its 2024 Mr. Basketball recipient, and he is also a future Kentucky Wildcat.

Who is he?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🔵 ONE BIG THING

More Awards! The United States Basketball Writers Association named Antonio Reeves to the All-America Third Team. This is his second All-America nod. Reeves leads the Cats with 20.0 points per game and is the only Power 5 player averaging at least 1.5 made 3-pointers and tallying at least 49% from the field.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD 

Friday, March 22

🏊 Women’s NCAA Swim and Diving Championships
⛳️ Women’s Golf Clemson Invitational
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Texas A&M @ 5pm ET | Watch | Live Stats
🥎 Softball at Florida @ 6pm ET
🎾 Women’s Tennis at LSU @ 6pm ET
⚾️ Baseball at Missouri @ 7pm ET
📣 Stunt vs. Cal Poly/Arizona State @ 8/9pm ET

Saturday, March 23

🏊 Women’s NCAA Swim and Diving Championships
⛳️ Women’s Golf Clemson Invitational
🤸 Gymnastics SEC Championships @ 8pm ET
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Louisville @ 1pm ET
🥎 Softball at Florida @ 3pm ET
⚾️ Baseball at Missouri @ 4pm
📣 Stunt vs. TBD @ 7pm ET

Sunday, March 24

⛳️ Men’s Golf The Hootie at Bulls Bay
⛳️ Women’s Golf Clemson Invitational
⚾️ Baseball at Missouri @ 12pm
🥎 Softball at Florida @ 12pm ET
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Auburn @ 1pm ET | Watch | Live Stats
🎾 Women’s Tennis at Texas A&M @ 1pm ET
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Saint Louis @ 3pm ET

Answer: Travis Perry!

🔵 Have a great Friday!