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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 November 27, 1976, with Adolph Rupp looking on from the stands, UK defeats Wisconsin, 72-64, in the new, 23,000-seat, $53 million Rupp Arena. Rick Robey scores the first goal in Rupp with 19:30 left to play in the first half.

 

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November 27, 1924

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