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10 Lowell Hughes

Name
Lowell Hughes
Position
Guard
Class
JR
Hometown (Last School)
Prestonsburg, KY (High)
Ht
6'0"
Wt
175
Seasons
1957-58, 1958-59
Birthday
October 28, 2020

One of the finest all-around athletes in Kentucky schoolboy history since Wah Wah Jones, Lowell Hughes made the switch from quarter-back stardom with the football Wildcats to attempt to make the grade as a Kentucky basketeer. If he is successful in becoming a regular, Hughes will be the first to make the transition since Jones. Like the famous Wah Wah, Hughes did not report until after football season and found himself cast in the role of a late comer. Although better known as a school-boy All-America quarterback, Lowell also made the All-State basketball team at Prestonsburg.

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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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