Lexington and Louisville have been ranked as the top two cities for college basketball in a new list released by USA TODAY and The Courier Journal.
The ranking, reported by Danielle Lerner on November 3, 2026, places Lexington first and Louisville second.
Lexington, home to the University of Kentucky Wildcats, claimed the number one spot, while Louisville, home to the University of Louisville Cardinals, followed closely in second place.



