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A conversation with Kentucky guard Twany Beckham

Twany Beckham

Q: What will be your role?  A: I really don’t know. I’m just going to go in every day and work hard and do whatever Coach asks me to do. Hopefully, I’ll fit into my role.  Q: When you were transferring from Mississippi State, what did John Calipari say about how they could use you?  A: He didn’t really say. He didn’t promise me anything. He told me to come in and work hard, and everything would take care of itself.

 

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On February 17, 1934, UK establishes a national record with its 23rd consecutive win (47-27 over Vanderbilt). Near riot erupts as fans vie for seats in Alumni Gym.

 

On February 17, 1951, Bill Spivey joined the 1,000-point club.  He did it in 52 games.

 

On March 14, 2010, Kentucky won their 26th SEC Tournament championship in thrilling fashion, beating Mississippi State 75-74 in overtime in front of 20,082 fans at Bridgestone Arena. DeMarcus Cousins' putback with no time remaining sent the game to overtime and John Wall's leaning three-pointer over a defender gave UK just enough cushion to beat State in extra time for the second time that season.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

February 18, 1912

12 Bert Johnson

February 18, 1969

10 Anthony Mathis

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