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Patrick Patterson is rediscovering his game at the right time

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Patrick Patterson is a freshman when it comes to the NCAA Tournament.  A bad wheel restricted his dancing moves in the 2008 tourney and a subpar season in 2009 didn’t even warrant an invite to the Big Dance.  But while the unused dancing shoes might not show it, Patterson’s experience will loom large in March. On a team dominated by youth and inexperience, it has long been said that will only go as far as its veteran leader is capable of taking them.

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On February 18, 1903, State College (Kentucky) records its first win, an 11-10 decision over Lexington YMCA. The Wildcats finished that first season with a 1-2 record.

 

On February 18, 1909, with a 28-23 win over Cincinnati, Kentucky clinched its first winning season in school history. Following a “Senior Day” loss to Central University, the Wildcats ended the year with a 5-4 record.

 

On February 18, 1950, Bill Spivey scored 40 points against Georgia Tech.

 

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