Kentucky and Gonzaga agree to discontinue their men's basketball series

Gonzaga guard Braeden Smith (3) shoots the ball against Kentucky forward Andrija Jelavic, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Dec. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. Credit: AP/George Walker IV
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky and Gonzaga have mutually agreed to discontinue a men's college basketball series that had been scheduled to run for two more seasons.
The two schools made a joint announcement Wednesday that said the move was made “to allow each program freedom to re-evaluate future scheduling priorities, including conference obligations and nonconference opportunities.”
Kentucky had been scheduled to host Gonzaga during the 2026-27 season. Gonzaga would have been the home team for the 2027-28 matchup.
Gonzaga had gone 3-1 against Kentucky over the last four seasons, including a 94-59 triumph on Dec. 5 in Nashville, Tennessee.