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Anthony Davis one of four finalists for national Player of the Year

Anthony DavisThe four finalists for the Naismith National Player of the Year award were announced during the North Carolina/Creighton game: Anthony Davis of Kentucky, Draymond Green of Michigan State, Thomas Robinson of Kansas, and Doug McDermott of Creighton.  You can vote for Anthony Davis by texting VOTE to 34763.  Wait for a reply.   Once you’ve received the reply, reply back with the number 4 to vote for Davis as the Naismith Player of the Year.  You can also visit http://naismithvote.com to vote.

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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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