Wildcats Primary LogoWildcats Alternate LogoWildcats Wordmark LogoWildcats Team MerchCollege Sports Established 1896 Location Lexington, Kentucky College Name University of Kentucky Collegiate History 1973 – Present / NCAA Division 1 1921 – 1973 / University Division of the NCAA 1907 – 1921 / Athletic Association of the United States Conference History 1932 – Present / SEC Conference 1921 – 2032 / …