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Joe B. Hall reunion and recognition ceremony scheduled for Saturday night

Saturday’s game will feature a reunion of over 40 former players to honor Joe B. Hall. The ceremony will celebrate Hall’s career, which included a national championship and three Final Four appearances, and coincides with the 25th anniversary of his retirement.

John Calipari, Joe B. Hall and Herkey Rupp - photo by Andy Lyons | Getty

Saturday’s game will feature a reunion of over 40 former players to honor Joe B. Hall. The ceremony will celebrate Hall’s career, which included a national championship and three Final Four appearances, and coincides with the 25th anniversary of his retirement. Bob Guyette (Arizona) and Scott Courts (California) and Kevin Grevey (Washington D.C.) among those traveling great distances to visit coach. Players and Hall will be recognized at the game and visit with current Wildcats after the game according to organizer and ex-Cat Jerry Hale. Only two of Joe B’s boys are deceased. Bob Fowler passed away a few years ago and Mel Turpin this past summer.

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