The most highly anticipated exhibition of the entire offseason took place on Friday night in Rupp Arena as the Kentucky Wildcats hosted the #1 Purdue Boilermake

Both the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville men's basketball teams kick off their seasons Friday night with exhibition games.

Freshman Jasper Johnson scored 15 points as No. 9 Kentucky beat top-ranked Purdue 78-65 in exhibition basketball action on Friday night at Rupp Arena. Kentucky got 10 points apiece from Trent Noah and Otega Oweh. Mo Dioubate had eight points and nine rebounds for the Cats.

Purdue coach Matt Painter explains what stood out about UK basketball after Wildcats win exhibition over his top-ranked team.

The top-ranked Boilermakers visit the No. 9 Wildcats for an exhibition opener. Braden Smith and Co. get to showcase their roster additions. Follow along for live updates.

The Boilermakers collected needed data against a quality opponent in a tough environment playing at Kentucky on Friday night. IndyStar Purdue insider Nathan Baird offers his thoughts.

The basketball season hasn’t even started, but Kentucky already has a statement win. How the Wildcats did it was more important than the result.

The Boilermakers have lost exhibition games the last two seasons. Here's why Matt Painter seeks out tough environments as No. 1 Purdue visits No. 9 Kentucky.