The 1965-66 Kentucky men’s basketball team, also known as Rupp’s Runts, were honored during halftime of Kentucky’s win over Mississippi State tonight.
The team was 27-2 and finished as national runners-up.
After they were introduced, Pat Riley gave a speech to the Rupp Arena crowd.
Pat Riley’s halftime speech as Rupp’s Runts are honored #BBN pic.twitter.com/EGT3JRNlK5
— Maggie Davis (@MaggieDavisTV) January 11, 2026
