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The Kings’ backcourt depth was tested in the exhibition victory because Francisco García missed the game for personal reasons. That left few options behind starting guards Tyreke Evans and Beno Udrih. “We’ll probably play (Antoine) Wright there a little bit,” said Kings coach Paul Westphal. “I would like to see Joe Crawford some, but it’s just really hard to know how the game is going to go.”

Joe Crawford

Joe Crawford

The Kings’ backcourt depth was tested in the exhibition victory because Francisco García missed the game for personal reasons.  That left few options behind starting guards Tyreke Evans and Beno Udrih.  “We’ll probably play (Antoine) Wright there a little bit,” said Kings coach Paul Westphal. “I would like to see Joe Crawford some, but it’s just really hard to know how the game is going to go.”

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On March 16, 1985, in a win over UNLV, Kenny Walker scored 23 points and provided a key block in the final minutes as the Wildcats advanced to the West Regional final .

 

On March 16, 2002, Tayshaun Prince scored 41 points against Tulsa in the NCAA Tournament.

 

On March 16, 2003, after running the table in regular-season Southeastern Conference play, Kentucky defeats Mississippi State, 64-57, in the finals of the SEC Tournament to secure its 24th league tourney crown and complete a 19-0 season sweep of conference opponents. It marked the first time the feat had been accomplished in 51 seasons.

 

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