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Rodney Purvis eliminated Kentucky from consideration due to Ryan Harrow commitment

Rodney Purvis

Rodney Purvis

This comes after he said Ryan Harrow’s decision would not affect his decision. Hmmm. From SportingNews.com: “He (Rodney Purvis) had been considering Kentucky, but he said assistant Orlando Antigua explained the Wildcats’ program needs changed after they accepted transfer Ryan Harrow—who, coincidentally, left NC State. “That’s why I took them off,” Purvis said.

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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

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10 Anthony Mathis

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