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Cats explode on offense, but defense the true cause for excitement

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - photo by Walter Cornett | WildcatWorld.comSure, Kentucky shot 72.7-percent from the field in a 125-40 exhibition victory over Morehouse College. Yeah, six Wildcats scored in double figures, led by Kyle Wiltjer with 26 points. No question, the 31 assists UK dished out in the offensive outburst were impressive.  The array of dunks, 3-pointers and fast break buckets UK had in its final tune-up for the 2011-12 season could likely win a lot of ball games for the Cats this year alone, but it’s the defense…

 

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On April 14, 2024, Mark Pope, a captain of the University of Kentucky’s 1996 National Championship team, is introduced as Kentucky’s new head basketball coach to a crowd of more than 15,000 fans inside of Rupp Arena. Pope replaces John Calipari, who left after 15 seasons at the helm of Kentucky basketball to become the head coach at Arkansas.

 

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