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John Wall clearest No. 1 overall pick in the last decade, other than Lebron

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From , who spoke with Grant Walh, the SI writer that did the recent story on John Wall, “Sports Illustrated has featured a basketball player on its cover several times, but as far as I know, this week’s profile of freshman point guard John Wall represents the first time an individual Wildcat has been the subject of a cover story. Grant Wahl wrote the article and came away impressed with Wall beyond his basketball skills.”

Read what Grant Wahl has to say about Wall.

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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.

 

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