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Kyle Wiltjer is Dick Vitale’s Diaper Dandy of the Week

Wiltjer scored a career-high 24 points in a win over Loyola-Maryland.

Wiltjer scored a career-high 24 points in a win over .

 

Kyle Wiltjer - photo by Regina Rickert | WildcatWorld.com

via Weekly awards – ESPN.

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On March 16, 1985, in a win over UNLV, Kenny Walker scored 23 points and provided a key block in the final minutes as the Wildcats advanced to the West Regional final .

 

On March 16, 2002, Tayshaun Prince scored 41 points against Tulsa in the NCAA Tournament.

 

On March 16, 2003, after running the table in regular-season Southeastern Conference play, Kentucky defeats Mississippi State, 64-57, in the finals of the SEC Tournament to secure its 24th league tourney crown and complete a 19-0 season sweep of conference opponents. It marked the first time the feat had been accomplished in 51 seasons.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

March 17, 1893

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March 17, 1897

Alvin Thompson

March 17, 1914

10 Sam Potter

March 17, 1961

31 Sam Bowie

March 17, 1983

22 Patrick Sparks

March 17, 2001

10 Johnny Juzang

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