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Basketball Teams Deliver Food To Tent City Campers

Posted at 6:52 AM, Sep 28, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-28 18:29:43-04

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)– Kentucky Basketball fans camping out for Big Blue Madness got a big surprise Thursday night.

Members of the basketball team surprised them with pizza, and stuck around to chat.

Fans say meeting the players has gotten them even more pumped for the upcoming season.

They commented on how kind it was for the players to come say hi and bring them food as they wait patiently for the chance to get those tickets.

“It’s awesome just like meeting the players and getting to know them and their personalities and building relationships now, with them,” said Cameron Clark. “Before they become pro. or even if they don’t, it’s just cool to meet all the players on a personal level. ”

Thursday morning, the women’s basketball team also surprised the “tent city” faithful by bringing them breakfast.