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Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to be a Hornet

Michael Jordan announced today that the organization has submitted its application to change the team’s name to the Charlotte Hornets (2014-15 season).

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist - photo by Jeff Siner | Charlotteobserver.com

– photo by Jeff Siner | Charlotteobserver.com

Personally I liked seeing “Cats” across the chest of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist even if it was representing the Bobcats instead of the Wildcats.  From .com:  “Bobcats Sports & Entertainment Chairman announced today that the organization has submitted its application to change the team’s name to the Charlotte Hornets starting with the 2014-15 season.  The request now goes to the NBA Board of Governors, which next meets on July 18 in Las Vegas, where it would need a majority vote for approval.

“This is a monumental moment for our organization,” Jordan said. “After undergoing an elaborate research process, we recognize that this is what our fans want. We believe that making this change would not only re-establish one of the most recognized brands in sports but would also unify our fan base by bringing together our loyal Bobcats fans with those who have fond memories of our city’s NBA predecessor. Our fans spoke and we listened.”

Read full article here.

Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter’s Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.

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On This Day in UK Basketball History

On March 21, 1930, a Freeport, Ill., high school coach named Adolph Rupp is named head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky.

 

On March 21, 1958, in the Wildcats’ first game in Freedom Hall and in front of 18,586 spectators, Vernon Hatton’s layup with 17 seconds left pushed the Wildcats past Temple, 61-60, and into the NCAA Championship game.

 

On March 21, 1976, UK wins its second NIT Championship by defeating North Carolina-Charlotte, 71-67 in New York.

 

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