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Making Final Four — and losing — made it harder for Knight to leave Kentucky

Making the Final Four where Kentucky lost to Connecticut in the semifinals made it more difficult for point guard Brandon Knight to leave Kentucky because he wanted to be on a national championship team. “It made it a little harder knowing we made the Final Four and were right there and have…
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Brandon Knight - photo by Chris O'Meara | AP

Making the Final Four where Kentucky lost to Connecticut in the semifinals made it more difficult for point guard Brandon Knight to leave Kentucky because he wanted to be on a national championship team. “It made it a little harder knowing we made the Final Four and were right there and have…

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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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