The tense relationship between John Calipari and the Kentucky fan base will be one of the biggest college basketball storylines to monitor this season.
Calipari enjoyed great March Madness runs early in his tenure with the Wildcats, but success has eluded him in recent years. Kentucky has won just one NCAA Tournament game in the last three seasons, and it has not reached a Final Four since 2015. Most programs would be satisfied with 20-plus wins and a tournament berth, but most programs aren't Kentucky. The bar is always high for Big Blue Nation.
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Perhaps this will be the year that the program gets back on track. Calipari will be relying on senior guard Antonio Reeves to lead a group of young prospects, which includes potential NBA Draft lottery picks D.J. Wagner and Justin Edwards. That level of talent has pushed Kentucky to No. 16 in the AP men's college basketball poll.
The Wildcats' first test will come on Monday night when they go head-to-head with New Mexico State in an early non-conference matchup.
Here is everything you need to know about Kentucky vs. New Mexico State, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Kentucky vs. New Mexico State on today?
- TV channel: SEC Network
- Live stream: Fubo
Kentucky vs. New Mexico State will air on SEC Network. Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Kentucky vs. New Mexico State start time
- Date: Monday, Nov. 6
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Kentucky vs. New Mexico State will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 6. The game will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Kentucky basketball schedule 2023-24
Here are the Wildcats' first five games of the 2023-24 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6 | vs. New Mexico State | 8 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Nov. 10 | vs. Texas A&M-Commerce | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 14 | vs. Kansas | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 17 | vs. Stonehill | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 20 | vs. Saint Joseph's | 7 p.m. | SEC Network |
New Mexico State basketball schedule 2023-24
Here are the Aggies' first five games of the 2023-24 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 6 | at Kentucky | 8 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Sul Ross State | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 11 | at UC Irvine | 10 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 14 | vs. Western New Mexico | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 18 | vs. Northern Colorado | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ |
