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Anthony Davis, Mike Gilchrist lead Team USA to Nike Hoops Summit victory

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Anthony Davis - photo by Sam Forencich | USA Basketball

In Saturday night’s Nike Hoops Summit, Kentucky’s vaunted 2011 recruiting class of Michael Gilchrist, Anthony Davis, Marquis Teague and Kyle Wiltjer was on full display in a 92-80 Team USA win in Portland, Ore.  The four five-star prospects all contributed to their teams, with Gilchrist and Davis tallying 16 points apiece, Wiltjer 12 and Teague six.  Gilchrist and Davis were particularly impressive. Though they scored well, it was their all-around play that separated them.

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On February 7, 1970, Dan Issel made 23 field goals against Ole Miss for the most field goals made in a single game by a Kentucky player.

 

On February 7, 1970, Dan Issel scored 53 points in a 120-85 victory over Ole Miss. He didn't miss a shot from the free-throw line, going 7-of-7 while shooting a mind-blowing 23-of-34 from the field that night.  Issel also snagged 19 rebounds.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

February 7, 1928

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