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Kentucky Basketball History and Tradition

The University of Wildcats own an unrivaled tradition of success, greater than any team in college basketball. The University of Kentucky has now won EIGHT NATIONAL TITLES (1948, ’49, ’51, ’58, ’78, ’96, ’98, 2012).

The University Itself

Kentucky Basketball Coaches

Kentucky Basketball Timeline

The Kentucky Basketball NCAA Championship Teams

The Teams of Tradition

Greatest Moments in Kentucky Basketball with Adolph Rupp

The Race to 2000 Wins

AP and UPI Champions

NIT Champions

The Helms Athletic Foundation

Kentucky in the NCAA

Kentucky in the SEC

Retired Jerseys

Kentucky All-Americans

Kentucky Wildcat Lettermen

Kentucky Individual Awards and Honors

Kentucky Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

History of Cats in the Pros

Blue and White

Wildcat Mascot

Wildcats Nickname

Big Blue Madness

Champion Cheerleaders

Senior Day

Cawood Ledford

Ashley Judd, Famous Kentucky Fan

Sports Illustrated Covers

Next Game

Alabama vs Kentucky (On time)

On This Day in UK Basketball History

On March 16, 1985, in a win over UNLV, Kenny Walker scored 23 points and provided a key block in the final minutes as the Wildcats advanced to the West Regional final .

 

On March 16, 2002, Tayshaun Prince scored 41 points against Tulsa in the NCAA Tournament.

 

On March 16, 2003, after running the table in regular-season Southeastern Conference play, Kentucky defeats Mississippi State, 64-57, in the finals of the SEC Tournament to secure its 24th league tourney crown and complete a 19-0 season sweep of conference opponents. It marked the first time the feat had been accomplished in 51 seasons.

 

Wildcats Born on This Date

March 17, 1893

Elmer Hopkins

March 17, 1897

Alvin Thompson

March 17, 1914

10 Sam Potter

March 17, 1961

31 Sam Bowie

March 17, 1983

22 Patrick Sparks

March 17, 2001

10 Johnny Juzang