College basketball just means more in Kentucky. Louisville is the 27th largest city in the United States by population, and Lexington is also in the top-60. With no major pro sports teams in the state, college sports have always been a religion, and the lines are truly drawn in men’s hoops. The Kentucky Wildcats are the bluest of blue bloods with a illustrious history and more national championships than any program but UCLA. The Louisville Cardinals might seem like the little brother from afar, but they also have wealthy donors, an NBA arena, and three national championships of their own since 1980, even if the NCAA tried to click
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