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Future Cat Michael Gilchrist named the 2010-2011 ESPN Rise Player of the Year

Michael Gilchrist

Michael Gilchrist

When researching this year’s top three national player of the year candidates, dizzying amounts of stats and comparisons made choosing a winner extremely difficult.  The process needed to be simplified.  Two factors stand out on the resume of Michael Gilchrist that don’t show up in box scores: never taking a possession off and being a team leader on a top national program.

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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 19, 1896

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