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Big Blue Madness reigns inside Kentucky basketball’s Rupp Arena
The University of Kentucky raised its eighth national title banner at Rupp Arena last spring. The Wildcats raised it again Friday night at Big Blue Madness, along with the other seven. Coach John Calipari
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New edition of most comprehensive book about Kentucky basketball ever published to be released
Their names raise goosebumps on the arms through Kentucky Wildcats fans: Wah Wah Jones. Cliff Hagan. Vernon Hatton. Dan Issel. Sam Bowie. The Unforgettables. Jamal Mashburn. John Wall. Cawood Ledford. Adolph Rupp. From the
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On this date in Kentucky basketball history…
On December 7, 1957, Vernon Hatton launched a 47-foot prayer from half-court that saved Kentucky and forced the game into a second overtime. What was then referred to as “the longest game in UK
Read More »1,000 Point Club
Player (Position) Years Seasons Points Games Average 1 Dan Issel (C) 3 1968-70 2,138 83 25.8 2 Kenny Walker (F) 4 1983-86 2,080 132 15.8 3 Jack Givens (F) 4 1975-78 2,038 123 16.6 4 Keith Bogans (G) 4 2000-03 1,923 135 14.2 5 Tony Delk (G) 4 1993-96 1,890 133 14.2 6 Jamal Mashburn (F) 3 1991-93 1,843 98 18.8 7 Kevin Grevey (F) 3 1973-75 1,801 84 21.4 8 Tayshaun Prince (F) 4 1999-02 1,775 135 13.1 9 Cotton Nash (C-F) 3 1962-64 1,770 78 22.6 10 Alex Groza (C) 4 1945-47, 49 1,744 120 14.4 11 Ed Davender (G) 4 1985-88 1,637 129 12.7 12 Louie Dampier (G) 3 1965-67 1,575 80 19.7 13 Patrick Patterson (F) 3 2008-10 1,564 97 16.1 14 Mike Casey (G) 3 1968-69, 71 1,535 82 18.7 15 Ralph Beard
Read More »Kentucky In The NCAA Record Book
Kentucky’s NCAA Tournament Tradition Kentucky has made *52 appearances in the NCAA Tournament — more than any other school. Kentucky has captured the NCAA title eight times. Through the years, the Wildcats have racked up
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