LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky basketball fans will get their first taste of the upcoming season this Saturday at the inaugural BBN United Fan Fest, hosted at the Central Bank Center Exhibition Halls.

The free event gives Wildcat supporters a chance to meet both men’s and women’s basketball coaches, view championship trophies up close, enjoy inflatables and live DJ entertainment — all before players take the court for this year’s Big Blue Madness.

“Being able to get close to the players and get autographs and all that other stuff, that’s very exciting,” said Tyler Holman, a UK fan.

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