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Rick Pitino was the headliner at Big Blue Madness, obviously, making his return to Rupp Arena for the first time since he was on the enemy bench at Louisville. It’s been nearly three decades since he wore blue and white with the UK logo on his chest — of course that’s going to be a big deal. As Mark Pope made clear, though, the event wasn’t just about Pitino or any one person or player. It was a celebration of Kentucky, bringing together the past, present and future. That included over 60 alumni in attendance, including 22 players who won national championships as Wildcats. It’s a bunch that r…

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