LOOK: Kentucky Wildcats already having fun in the Bahamas

On3 image — Photo by Chet White | UK Athletics

Yesterday, the Kentucky Basketball team arrived in the Bahamas for its four-game exhibition tour, which tips off tomorrow night. Today at 2 p.m., the Cats will hold an open practice for fans and media at the Baha Mar resort. Hopefully, Jack Pilgrim and Dr. Mike make it through customs in time to bring us the sights and the sounds. Until then, the Kentucky Basketball social media team has been doing a great job sharing the sights and sounds of the Cats settling into their new Bahamian home. Here’s a rundown.

Not surprisingly, Kentucky had a much easier travel experience than most.

Arrived in paradise 🙌🌴😺 pic.twitter.com/c7dwCYashq
— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) August 8, 2022

Upon arrival, John Calipari addressed his team on the court they’ll be playing on this week.

It didn’t take long for the team to find the water park. Lance Ware had GoPro privileges for the first trip down the slide.

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It also didn’t take long for fans to find them.

@KySportsRadio @DrewFranklinKSR @ryanlemond @MrsTylerKSR You’re missing all the fun in the #BigBlueBahamas ! Get on down here! 💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/6vUbrbHK4Y
— CurlyCat4UK #BBN (@CurlyCat4UK) August 9, 2022

Keith Farmer and Kyle Tucker are already in the Bahamas and shared some pictures and footage from last night’s dinner and team meeting in Calipari’s suite. Calipari’s keys for the week? Play for each other, play hard, speed, and fun. He also told the players that he’s already comfortable empowering them on the court, which doesn’t typically happen until February.

Team meeting in Calipari’s palatial suite.

WHAT WE WANT TO SHOW up on the board.

“If we leave here and people are saying these things about us, we did our job.”

Roster note: CJ Fredrick *will* play here — on a strict pitch count. pic.twitter.com/NhU4FKbxzC
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) August 9, 2022

It was a busy day one for the @KentuckyMBB in the Bahamas at the @BahaMarResorts getting ready for @BahaMarHoops
Special thanks to Cal allowing us into the team meeting. Had to leave some game-planning out but here's a little of what he had to say to the team. #BBN pic.twitter.com/YmXBbOVitT
— Keith Farmer (@KeithFarmer18) August 9, 2022

Until this afternoon’s practice, it looks like the Cats are headed out on the water to put those swimming lessons to use:

The ride has arrived for the @KentuckyMBB @BahaMarHoops @bdGlobalSports @BahaMarResorts pic.twitter.com/7S4Erd0IDN
— Keith Farmer (@KeithFarmer18) August 9, 2022

And the first group of @KentuckyMBB players is on a boat, on a boat…@bdGlobalSports @BahaMarHoops @LEX18News @BBNTonight pic.twitter.com/xK5msjqqTb
— Keith Farmer (@KeithFarmer18) August 9, 2022