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In a change of plans, Ugonna Onyenso will be back with Kentucky basketball next season

Ugonna Onyenso made it clear he wanted to be with the Kentucky Wildcats for the 2023-24 season, and now he’ll be returning to the UK roster.

The first major domino of the Kentucky basketball offseason has fallen, a real step toward figuring out what the roster will look like in 2023-24.

Ugonna Onyenso, the program’s prized long-term project piece with unlimited defensive upside, is returning to Lexington for his sophomore campaign. The decision comes after entering the transfer portal back on April 5, ultimately deciding to withdraw a week later on April 12.

He announced his decision to return on Wednesday.

 

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On February 17, 1934, UK establishes a national record with its 23rd consecutive win (47-27 over Vanderbilt). Near riot erupts as fans vie for seats in Alumni Gym.

 

On February 17, 1951, Bill Spivey joined the 1,000-point club.  He did it in 52 games.

 

On March 14, 2010, Kentucky won their 26th SEC Tournament championship in thrilling fashion, beating Mississippi State 75-74 in overtime in front of 20,082 fans at Bridgestone Arena. DeMarcus Cousins' putback with no time remaining sent the game to overtime and John Wall's leaning three-pointer over a defender gave UK just enough cushion to beat State in extra time for the second time that season.

 

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