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John Calipari’s Official Statement Regarding the NCAA Decision on Memphis

As told by the man himself via coachcal.com:

“I’m very disappointed and disheartened by the ‘s findings.

I fully support the University of ‘ appeal and until that process is carried through to its completion, I will have no further comments on the matter.

I am anxious to coach the team at the University of beginning this Fall.”

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On December 5, 1953, Cawood Ledford broadcasts his first game as the radio “Voice of the Wildcats.”

 

On December 5, 1953, Cliff Hagan scored 51 points against Temple.

 

On December 5, 2009, freshman John Wall bounced back from a bout with dehydration and a queasy encounter with an IV drip to finish with 16 points -- including the clinching free throws with 4.3 seconds left -- seven assists, five rebounds and three steals to lift the Wildcats to a 68-66 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels.  This was the first signature win of Calipari's tenure and proved his rebuilding job was well ahead of schedule.

 

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