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John Wall lives up to expectations as Cats roll

Mark Cornelison | LHL Staff - John Wall scored over Jamar Harrison in the first half as Kentucky played Clarion.

Mark Cornelison | LHL Staff - John Wall scored over Jamar Harrison in the first half as Kentucky played Clarion.

When freshman John Wall went to the bench with 4:21 left, the Rupp Arena crowd rose and applauded in appreciation.  There were plenty of reasons why.  In his delayed debut for Kentucky, Wall scored a game-high 27 points, handed out nine assists and generally showed why he’s considered one of college basketball’s top talents despite not yet playing a regular-season game.  Read article.

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On February 27, 1956, Kentucky scored 143 points against Georgia for the most points ever scored by a Kentucky team in a single game.

 

On February 27, 1956, Kentucky made 60 field goals against Georgia for the most field goals ever made in a single game by a Kentucky team.

 

On February 27, 2016, freshman Jamal Murray scored 33 points at Vanderbilt.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

February 27, 1927

35 Zeb Blankenship

February 27, 1954

25 David Miller

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