No. 23 Kentucky hosts Manhattan to open season

Nov 2, 2026, 05:44 pm

Manhattan Jaspers at Kentucky Wildcats

Lexington, Kentucky; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 Kentucky starts the season at home against Manhattan.

Kentucky went 14-4 at home a season ago while going 22-14 overall. The Wildcats averaged 80.5 points per game last season, 36.0 in the paint, 13.8 off of turnovers and 15.5 on fast breaks.

Manhattan finished 12-20 overall a season ago while going 3-12 on the road. The Jaspers allowed opponents to score 78.9 points per game and shot 46.6% from the field last season.

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