The first look at Purdue basketball against an opponent will come at Kentucky, and there is now a time and broadcast information.

The Boilermakers will likely be the No. 1 team in several preseason rankings and visit a Kentucky team coached by Mark Pope at 6 p.m. Oct. 24. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network.

It's the first of two exhibitions Purdue will play. The Boilers will host IU Indy on Oct. 29. These open-door exhibitions took the place of the secret scrimmages, where fans and media were not permitted but box scores would often leak out afterwards.

It also has moved up the timelines of fan events, such as the day the Purdue men's and women's basketball teams will hold Oct. 18. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. with the women's basketball team starting the event, then at 11:

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