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2016-2017 Kentucky Basketball Roster

Standing (from L-R): Assoc. AD for Basketball Ops. Head Coach Chris Woolard, John Calipari, Hamidou Diallo, Wenyen Gabriel, Derek Willis, Bam Adebayo, Isaac Humphries, Tai Wynyard, Sacha Killeya-Jones, Mychal Mulder, Dir. of Basketball Admin. Will Barton, Equipment Mngr. Mark Evans, Strength Coach Robert Harris Sitting (from L-R): Asst. Coach Tony Barbee, Asst. Coach Joel Justus, Brad Calipari, Jonny David, De’Aaron Fox, Isaiah Briscoe, Malik Monk, Dominique Hawkins, Dillon Pulliam, Special Asst. to the Head Coach John Robic, Assoc. Head Coach Kenny Payne

 

#PlayerClassHometown (Last School)HtWt
0De’Aaron FoxFRHouston, TX (Cypress Lakes)6'3"187
1Sacha Killeya-JonesSOChapel Hill, N.C. (Virginia Episcopal)6'10"230
3Bam AdebayoFRLittle Washington, N.C. (High Point Christian Academy)6'10"260
3Hamidou DialloFRQueens, NY (Putnam Science Academy)6-5198
5Malik MonkFRLepanto, Ark. (Bentonville)6'3"200
10Jonny DavidSRPittsburgh (Mt Lebanon)6'2175
11Mychal MulderSRWindsor, Ontario6'4185
12Brad CalipariBrad CalipariJRFranklin Lakes, N.J. (MacDuffie School)6'0"178
13Isaiah BriscoeSONewark, NJ (Roselle Cath)6'3202
14Tai WynyardFRAuckland, NZL (Rangitoto College)6'10"254
15Isaac HumphriesSOSydney, AUS (La Lumiere)7'0260
25Dominique HawkinsDominique HawkinsSRRichmond, Ky. (Madison Central)6'0195
30Dillon PulliamJRCynthiana, KY (Transy)6'3195
32Wenyen GabrielSOManchester, N.H. (Wilbraham & Monson Academy)6'9"213
35Derek WillisSRMt. Washington, Ky. (Bullitt East)6'9220

John Calipari Head Coach
Kenny Payne Associate Head Coach
Tony Barbee Assistant Coach
Joel Justus Special Assistant to the Head Coach
John Robic Assistant Coach
DeWayne Peevy Deputy Director of Athletics
Chris Woolard Assoc. AD/ Basketball Operations
Will Barton Director of Basketball Administration
Robert Harris Assistant Strength Coach
Chris Simmons Head Athletic Trainer
Mark Evans Men’s Basketball Equipment Manager
Tim Asher Basketball Video Coordinator
Lunetha Pryor Administrative Assistant to the Head Coach
Linda Carmack Men’s Basketball Administrative Assistant
Allie Harbolt Men’s Basketball Assistant
Michael Stone Director of Academic Services
Monica Fowler Registered Dietitian
Scott Mair, MD Team Orthapedic Surgeon
Rob Hosey Head Team Physician
Eric Lindsey Associate Director of Media Relations
Deb Moore Assistant Director of Media Relations
Jake Most Media Relations Assistant
Kevin Sergent Associate AD for Compliance
Shane Fannin Video Director
Greg Gorham Production Coordinator
Stephanie Guy Media Relations Coordinator
Chet White Director of Photography
Britney Howard Athletics Photographer
Craig Hornberger Director of Multimedia
Brandon Kolditz Creative Director

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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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