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Daniel Orton exceling while flying under the radar

Daniel Orton - photo by Allie Garza | Kentucky Kernel

Daniel Orton - photo by Allie Garza | Kentucky Kernel

Freshman forward Daniel Orton isn’t getting the national publicity and respect of his fellow freshman teammates, but he’s fine with that.  Orton, who didn’t score against North Carolina on Saturday and only averages 4.4 points a game, has been singled out throughout the season by UK head coach John Calipari.  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.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

November 27, 1924

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November 27, 1943

32 Sam Harper

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