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The Legacy of Kentucky Basketball

Since our founding in 1998, our goal has always been to honor the Wildcats’ rich history, heroes, and tradition. We went ad-free at the beginning of 2024 and don’t generate any revenue through this website. It’s a labor of love.

Kentucky’s Storied Past

From the hardwood of Memorial Coliseum to the glory of Rupp Arena, Kentucky basketball has built one of the richest traditions in college sports. With a legacy that began over a century ago, the program has become a symbol of excellence, passion, and pride.

Wildcat Legends

Celebrate the players who shaped the program—from Jack “Goose” Givens to Dan Issel, from Jamal Mashburn to Anthony Davis. Their skill, leadership, and dedication elevated Kentucky to greatness.

Banner Moments

Kentucky has captured 8 national championships and countless SEC titles, making the Wildcats one of the most decorated programs in NCAA history.

The Coaches

Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari—each left a mark on the program’s soul and led Kentucky to new heights.

On This Day in UK Basketball History

After Louisville bested Kentucky 80-68 in overtime in the 1983 NCAA Tournament, the two schools agreed to begin playing regularly starting with the following season’s opener.  On November 26, 1983, in the first regular-season meeting in 61 years between Kentucky and Louisville, the Wildcats employed a swarming defense and balanced offense to roll to victory.  Before a raucous Rupp Arena crowd of 24,012, UK took U of L apart. Seniors Jim Master (19 points), Melvin Turpin (16) and Sam Bowie, who returned after missing two full seasons to leg injuries with a stellar all-around game (seven points, 10 rebounds, five assists, five blocks), led the dismantling.

 

 

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