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Lewis Uvwo Gets Full Big Blue Experience on Official Visit
Five-star 2027 center Lewis Uvwo spent the weekend in Lexington on his official visit to Kentucky, including Saturday’s Kentucky-Alabama football game at Kroger Field. The 6-foot-11 Prolific Prep standout is ranked among the nation’s elite prospects and has become one of Mark Pope‘s priority frontcourt targets in the class.
Julius Randle Embraces Leadership Role in Brooklyn
Former Kentucky star Julius Randle says he expects the Brooklyn Nets to outperform outside expectations as he settles into a leadership role with his new team. Randle spoke Saturday while hosting a back-to-school basketball clinic for roughly 80 children in Brooklyn and discussed building winning habits while mentoring the Nets’ younger players.
Remembering Billy Evans on His Birthday
Former Kentucky guard-forward Billy Evans was born Sept. 13, 1932, in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Evans played for Adolph Rupp during the 1951-52, 1953-54 and 1954-55 seasons after starring in both basketball and tennis at Berea’s Foundation School.
Remering Earl Adkins on His Birthday
Former Kentucky guard Earl Adkins was born Sept. 13, 1933. Adkins grew up in Ashland, Kentucky, and played three varsity seasons for Adolph Rupp, including Kentucky’s 1958 national championship season.
Remembering Bill Lickert, Nine Years After His Passing
Former Kentucky standout Bill Lickert died nine years ago today, on Sept. 13, 2017, at age 78. The Lexington native was a three-time All-SEC selection for Kentucky from 1958-61, was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1961 NBA Draft and later became a member of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame.