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John Wall named Kentucky Sportsman of the Year

Even if you had your eyes closed in Rupp Arena, you could tell when John Wall had the basketball in the open court. You would hear the Rupp crowd inhale en masse with anticipation. After all, Wall was always apt to deliver something breathtaking. In his first official appearance in a UK uniform, the electric point guard from Raleigh, N.C., hit a …
John Wall

John Wall

Even if you had your eyes closed in Rupp Arena, you could tell when John Wall had the basketball in the open court.  You would hear the Rupp crowd inhale en masse with anticipation. After all, Wall was always apt to deliver something breathtaking.  In his first official appearance in a UK uniform, the electric point guard from Raleigh, N.C., hit a …

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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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