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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 December 9, 1964, Louie Dampier scored 37 points against Iowa State.

 

On December 9, 1978, after forcing overtime, the Cats were down 66-60 with 31 seconds to go. Back-to-back baskets by freshman Dwight Anderson cut the lead to two before he stole the inbounds pass and fed Kyle Macy for the tying jumper. Macy completed the comeback by adding a technical free throw when Kansas called a timeout it didn't have.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

December 9, 1880

Leander Andrus

December 9, 1931

6 Cliff Hagan

December 9, 1943

25 Terry Mobley

December 9, 1989

24 Eric Bledsoe

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