LEXINGTON, Ky. – Local fans of the Big Blue Nation will have another opportunity to celebrate Kentucky’s 2012 National Championship on Thursday afternoon at the East Ky. Expo Center.

The UK men’s basketball staff takes part in the UK Men’s Basketball National Championship Trophy Tour presented by Verizon Wireless. Coach John Calipari is scheduled to be in attendance and will address the fans and take questions from the crowd.

Fans will have photo opportunities with the trophy beginning on Thursday in Eastern Kentucky, where the tour will begin with three separate stops. On Friday, the tour will hit four cities in Central and Western Kentucky. This stop will be at Main Street outdoor stage today, April 12^th, downtown Pikeville, at the East Ky. Expo Center Main Street Plaza, from (3-4 p.m.).