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Doron Lamb living up to Calipari’s preseason proclamation

Doron Lamb - photo by Regina Rickert | WildcatWorld.comA few months ago, John Calipari called Doron Lamb Kentucky’s “best basketball player.”  Since his 2011-12 roster would feature a wealth of talent and future first-round draft picks, his declaration was met with some puzzled reactions from fans and media alike. Following a coldly efficient outing in an 82-50 defeat of Samford in front of 21,984 fans in Rupp Arena, many of those quizzical looks are turning into nods of assent.  However, the praise Calipari heaped…

 

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On April 1, 1996, behind an NCAA title game record-tying seven three-pointers from Tony Delk, UK won its sixth national title. After two John Wallace free throws cut the UK lead to two, 64-62, the Wildcats responded with a Walter McCarty tip-in and a Derek Anderson three-pointer and Syracuse never threatened again.  Kentucky wins, 76-67.

 

On April 1, 2009, John Calipari was named Kentucky’s new head basketball coach.  His deal worth $31.65 million made him the highest-paid coach in college basketball.

 

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