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When the Kings debated drafting DeMarcus Cousins fifth overall out of Kentucky in the June draft, they were well aware that the decision was a classic risk-vs.-reward quandary. Four-plus months after taking the risk and hoping for the reward, the former is far outweighing the latter.

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Walter Cornett
November 29, 2010

DeMarcus Cousins

When the Kings debated drafting DeMarcus Cousins fifth overall out of Kentucky in the June draft, they were well aware that the decision was a classic risk-vs.-reward quandary. Four-plus months after taking the risk and hoping for the reward, the former is far outweighing the latter.

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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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