Erik Daniels was born Erik Christopher Daniels on April 1, 1982, in Lincoln Heights, Ohio, to Carmen and David Daniels. Daniels was a southpaw known for his versatility and contributions to the University of Kentucky Wildcats during the early 2000s. Daniels attended Princeton High School in Sharonville, Ohio. He lettered two years for the Vikings’…
Erik Daniels
Cliff Hawkins
Cliff Hawkins was born Clifton Hawkins on November 24, 1981, in Alexandria, Virginia to Monique Wilhite and Ricky Hunter. He has two brothers, Maurice and Dre, and one sister, Aliesha. He started his high school career at Potomac High School in Dumfries, Virginia and transferred to Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson in his…
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Marquis Estill
Marquis Estill was born Marquis Daron Estill on September 15, 1981 in Richmond, Kentucky to Tanya Smith and Larry Estill. Nicknamed “Quis,” he starred at Madison Central High School, averaging 20.5 points and 11.3 rebounds as a senior while leading the Indians to their first KHSAA Sweet Sixteen appearance since 1987. The 1999 Kentucky Gatorade…
Keith Bogans
Keith Bogans, nicknamed “Bogie,” was born Keith Ramon Bogans in Washington, D.C. on May 12, 1980. He attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, and was a First-Team McDonald’s and Parade All-American. He was also named Prep Player of the Year by Basketball Times. Lettered all four years for legendary coach Morgan Wootten, leading…
Souleymane Camara
Souleymane Camara was born on July 23, 1979, in Dakar, Senegal. Known to teammates and fans as “Jules,” the 6-foot-11 forward came to the United States to attend nationally renowned Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, where he developed into a highly regarded college prospect under legendary coach Steve Smith. His combination of…
Orlando “Tubby” Smith
Tubby Smith led Kentucky to the Elite Eight four times in 10 years from 1997-2007 and to a national championship in 1998.