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Kentucky players enjoy mini-reunion at NBA predraft camp

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As soon as all six Kentucky players arrived in their Chicago hotel for the  predraft camp, they texted each other to plan a mini-reunion.  Just two months ago they were cutting down nets in New Orleans after winning the NCAA tournament title. Now the group huddled in ‘ room to relive the moment and dream about their quickly changing futures that are expected to take each to the NBA.  “It shows what a special team we are,” forwardTerrence Jones said. “We always were there for each other. It’s good to be around my brothers.”

 

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On December 5, 1953, Cawood Ledford broadcasts his first game as the radio “Voice of the Wildcats.”

 

On December 5, 1953, Cliff Hagan scored 51 points against Temple.

 

On December 5, 2009, freshman John Wall bounced back from a bout with dehydration and a queasy encounter with an IV drip to finish with 16 points -- including the clinching free throws with 4.3 seconds left -- seven assists, five rebounds and three steals to lift the Wildcats to a 68-66 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels.  This was the first signature win of Calipari's tenure and proved his rebuilding job was well ahead of schedule.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

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