Sorry, Ashley Judd — Drake is the most famous Kentucky basketball fan on the planet. The Wildcats super fan is a fixture at the basketball program’s biggest events.
Friday, the program had its Big Blue Madness event, and of course, Drake was there. He even spoke to the crowd and gave a hug to his friend, head coach John Calipari. He also wore a hoodie that read “Kentucky Dad.”
Drake is in the building! #BBM17 pic.twitter.com/hgORLt6Hfu
— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) October 14, 2017
Speaking to the crowd, Drake called himself “a Wildcat through and through.”
.@Drake now on the mic: "I was here a long time ago, I think in 2009. … It was one of the best times of my life." #BBM17 #EmbraceMadness
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) October 14, 2017
The Canadian hip-hop star added that he’ll one day put on a free concert for students.
A FREE SHOW FROM @Drake FOR UK STUDENTS#BBM17 #EmbraceMadness #EmbraceTheStage
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) October 14, 2017
“I want my players and anyone out there to know if you want to emulate excellence, yet maintain humility, emulate Drake,” Calipari told the Courier-Journal. “If you want to emulate a strong drive, embracing the biggest stage and the goodness of a compassionate heart, you emulate Drake.”
In case you’re wondering, no — Drake didn’t put up any jumpers at this Big Blue Madness.
