Friday night was Big Blue Madness, the first practice for the UK basketball team for the 2007-2008 season - and the start of the Gillispie Era. It seems so long ago that Gillispie was named head coach, but at the same time, it feels like it was just yesterday. The first exhibition game is in a few weeks - Oct 31 against Pikeville college.

This year, UK not only has a new coach, but a very young team - only 2 seniors and 1 junior - and we’re missing an inside presence. Let’s hope the freshman Patrick Patterson can step up and Perry Stevenson can hold their own while our guards run circles around the rest.

I’m not sure what to expect from this team yet, so I’ll try to avoid setting any expectations until a few games are under their belt.

Gillispie Era Begins With Madness

Yay for college basketball season!