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Ashley Judd, Famous Kentucky Fan

Ashley Judd is perhaps one of Kentucky’s most famous fans in the modern era.  You can read more about her Kentucky roots here.  In the May 3, 2004 edition of Sports Illustrated she wrote about being a Kentucky fan in an article entitled “The actress’s love for UK basketball epitomizes a statewide passion.”  You can read it here.

Ashley Judd

 

On This Day in UK Basketball History

On December 15, 1979, No. 5 Kentucky defeated No. 1 Indiana, 69-58.  Kentucky seniors Kyle Macy (12 points), Jay Shidler (11) and LaVon Williams (11) stood tall as the Cats took down freshman star Isiah Thomas (14) and the No. 1 Hoosiers before 23,798 in Rupp Arena.

 

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