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Win over UNC sends message: Cats are for real

John Wall - photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

John Wall - photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

The Wildcats passed the first major test of the era by beating the defending champion Tar Heels 68-66. The final score was a bit misleading as the Wildcats appeared to be on cruise control with a comfortable lead through the first few minutes of the second half before freshman sensation John Wall developed cramps and left the game.  Read article.

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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.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

December 5, 1949

50 Randy Noll

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