Kentucky hosting elite recruits for Big Blue Madness

Posted Oct 9, 2025
Kentucky is set to host an elite trio of recruits for this weekend’s scheduled Big Blue Madness event. The Wildcats are expected to host five-star Jordan Smith Jr., five-star Caleb Holt and four-star Josh Irving. Big Blue Madness is UK’s annual tip-off to its men’s and women’s basketball seasons and serves as a vital weekend to mark the beginning of a new season. (Zag's Blog)

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