Indiana basketball (8-2) resumes a storied rivalry when it visits Kentucky (6-4) on Saturday, Dec. 13. Here's what you should know about the matchup.

This is the first regular-season matchup between the Hoosiers and Wildcats since December 2011, when Christian Watford hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer that pushed IU to a 73-72 victory over then-No. 1 Kentucky, prompting a court storming.

These teams have played in the NCAA Tournament twice since: an Indiana win 2016 and a Kentucky victory in 2012.

Kentucky leads the all-time series 31-25. These programs are scheduled to meet in Indianapolis in 2026, Lexington, Ky., in '27, and Bloomington, Ind., in '28.

Lamar Wilkerson — coming off a career-high 44 points — leads the Hoosiers at 18.8 points per game on 43.2% 3-point shooting. Otega

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