Kentucky basketball has a program this year where a person can sign up on their website to sit in Bill Keightley’s seat for a portion of the game. Bill Keightley was the long time manager of the team and was loved by all.
I was chosen to do that on December 29th when Kentucky played Central Michigan. It was quite impressive. My wife and I were met at the pass gate at Rupp Arena by Leon Smith, an administrative assistant of Kentucky basketball. He escorted us to great seats which were to used for the entire game by my wife, and where I would join her later. They were great seats.
Leon then showed me what all went all before the start of the game. I met the coaches and some of the players, was on the floor while the players warmed up, sat in during the pregame briefing, was introduced to the crowd, and then sat on the player’s bench until the 16 minute mark of the first half. I was then escorted to my seat by Leon and joined my wife for the remainder of the game. A great experience!
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