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PHOTOS: Oscar Tshiebwe Receives Awards Prior to Howard Tip-Off

Before the Kentucky vs Howard tipoff, Oscar Tshiebwe was presented with his 1,000-point basketball and the Naismith Trophy.

Before player introductions for the vs game, Kentucky basketball’s Oscar Tshiebwe was presented with his 1,000-point basketball and the Naismith Trophy.

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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.

 

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