Inside The Numbers: Kentucky Wildcats In The NCAA Tournament Since 1985
By Corey Price
On Thursday night at 9:40 p.m. ET in Louisville, the Kentucky Wildcats will begin their 55th appearance in the NCAA Tournament against the Hampton Pirates. It will also be their 26th appearance in the NCAA Tournament since the field expanded to 64 teams in 1985. Here are some numbers, records, and facts of interest concerning Kentucky’s previous play in the NCAA Tournament since 1985 heading into Thursday night: