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The wait for the SEC championship was ‘worth it’

The smiles said everything one needed to know about the trials and tribulations the Kentucky men’s basketball players have overcome to capture the program’s 26th Southeastern Conference Tournament title.
Photo from UKAthletics.com

Photo from UKAthletics.com

The smiles said everything one needed to know about the trials and tribulations the Kentucky men’s basketball players have overcome to capture the program’s 26th Southeastern Conference Tournament title.  Entrenched in a real-life nightmare last season, a year ago suddenly seems like a lifetime ago. From the National Invitation Tournament to a tumultuous coaching change, this past season has now become a real-life fantasy for the elder players on the UK men’s basketball team.

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Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter’s Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.

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.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

February 18, 1912

12 Bert Johnson

February 18, 1969

10 Anthony Mathis

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