Gerald Fitch averaged 28.2 points per game – Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Awards 2008-09 . Read article.
Adolph Rupp Wins Bench Madness (OpenSports.com)
Well the wait is over. I know it’s been a while coming, but because of your votes we have a second best coach in Division I men’s college basketball. Adolph Rupp pulled out the victory by beating Bob Knight in the championship matchup. Read article.
There Was No Feud Between Adolph Rupp and Paul “Bear” Bryant (Tuscaloosanews.com)
It was Bank who arranged a reunion between Bryant and Adolph Rupp, the legendary Kentucky basketball coach. Read article.
Darius Miller Makes U-19 USA Basketball Team (SI.com)
USA Basketball announced the final rosters for its U-19 World Championship and World University Games teams on Thursday, after conducting concurrent trials over the previous two days. Read article.
Jodie Meeks Thanks Kentucky Fans
Read his personal thank you to the fans here.
Meeks to Stay in Draft (UKAthletics.com)
University of Kentucky All-American Jodie Meeks will forego his senior season and keep his name in this year’s NBA Draft. Read article.
Eddie Sutton To Be Inducted Into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (ESPN.com)
Former Oklahoma State men’s basketball coach Eddie Sutton will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 4. Read article.
Adolph Rupp defeats Mike Krzyzewski
In a virtual matchup based on user’s votes of some of the greatest coaches of all time, Adolph Rupp has made it to the championship after defeating Mike Krzyzewski. Read article.
UK, NC, KU – The Race to 2,000 (Upon Further Review)
This is actually a two-parter. I had both parts done and was ready to post them when Calipari decided to go to Kentucky. That changed the emphasis entirely. Originally, this was entitled “The Fall of the Kentucky Empire.” and it was partly about predicting when KU would pass UK in total victories. Read article.
Antigua, Robic, Strickland Named Basketball Assistants (UKAthletics.com)
UK head men’s basketball coach John Calipari announced his three assistants on Tuesday, naming Orlando Antigua, John Robic and Rod Strickland to his basketball staff. Read article.