When will the Kentucky Wildcats and Purdue Boilermakers play their preseason exhibition game?

The Kentucky Wildcats and Purdue Boilermakers will play their preseason exhibition game on Friday, October 24th, 2025.

What is the current ranking of the Purdue Boilermakers and Kentucky Wildcats?

The Purdue Boilermakers are currently ranked #1 in the nation, while the Kentucky Wildcats are ranked #9.

How did the Purdue Boilermakers and Kentucky Wildcats perform in the 2024 NCAA Tournament?

Both teams made the Sweet 16 in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, with Purdue losing a close game to eventual runner-up Houston and Kentucky falling to Tennessee.

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Top-Ranked Purdue Boilermakers Face No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats in Marquee Preseason Clash

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Summary

Purdue Boilermakers, ranked #1, face off against #9 Kentucky Wildcats in highly anticipated preseason game
Both teams made Sweet 16 runs in 2024 NCAA Tournament, looking to go deeper this season
Purdue bolstered roster with transfers, now have shortest odds to win 2025 National Championship

Top-Ranked Purdue Boilermakers Face No. 9 Kentucky Wildcats in Marquee Preseason Clash

On Friday, October 24th, 2025, college basketball fans will be treated to a marquee preseason matchup as the top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers visit the #9 Kentucky Wildcats. Both teams are coming off Sweet 16 appearances in the 2024 NCAA Tournament and have their sights set on deep postseason runs this upcoming season.

The Boilermakers, led by standout guard Fletcher Loyer, are expected to be one of the nation's elite teams in 2025-26 after bolstering their roster with key transfers. Purdue landed former South Dakota State center Oscar Cluff and ex-North Florida wing Liam Murphy, giving them the shortest odds to win the 2025 National Championship.