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Former Cat John Pelphrey saves job with elite recruits

There are two sure-bet ways for a college coach to keep his job. One is to produce wins. The other is to create hope. In a perfect world, a coach will do both — win at a high level so the present is great while recruiting at a high level so the future also looks terrific. Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, Ohio State’s Thad Matta and Villanova’s Jay Wright are a few who meet both criteria.
John Pelphrey

There are two sure-bet ways for a college coach to keep his job. One is to produce wins. The other is to create hope. In a perfect world, a coach will do both — win at a high level so the present is great while recruiting at a high level so the future also looks terrific. Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim, Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, Ohio State’s Thad Matta and Villanova’s Jay Wright are a few who meet both criteria.

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On March 14, 1970, Dan Issel scores his 2,138th point, etching his name into the record book as UK’s all-time leading scorer. The top-ranked Wildcats are upset by Jacksonville, 106-100, in the NCAA Tournament.

 

On March 14, 1996, Kentucky dished 35 assists against San Jose State for the most assists ever recorded by a Kentucky team.

 

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