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Tyler Herro ties record set by Dwyane Wade

Tyler Herro tied Dwyane Wade’s record for most points scored off the bench by any Heat player in a single game

Here's a suggestion: Just give the Sixth Man of the Year trophy to already.

The high-scoring guard had another stellar performance off the bench on Tuesday night, leading the  to a 144-115 drubbing of the Charlotte Hornets. Herro scored a career-high 35 points in 34 minutes. He shot an efficient 11-of-18 from the floor, including 6-of-10 three-pointers, and added six rebounds and three assists.

Herro also tied Heat legend for a piece of team history. They now co-own the most points scored off the bench by any Heat player in a single game, according to NBA on ESPN.

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On March 19, 1966, Pat Riley joined the 1,000-point club.  He did it in 54 games.

 

On March 19, 1966, in one of the biggest upsets in NCAA Tournament history, top-ranked UK, featuring “Rupp’s Runts,” loses in the NCAA Championship game, 72-65, to Texas Western.

 

On March 19, 1989, in the wake of an NCAA investigation, Eddie Sutton resigns as UK basketball coach.

 

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