On March 24, 1951, Kentucky defeated Illinois in the 1951 NCAA Final Four behind Shelby Linville’s game-winning basket.
On this day in Kentucky Basketball History, Shelby Linville Hero as Cats Advance to NCAA Title Game
Today Marks the 75th Anniversary of Kentucky’s First NCAA Title
On March 23, 1948, Kentucky won its first NCAA title by walloping Baylor, 58-42. Alex Groza was named Most Valuable Player.
Kentucky to Retire Jersey of Mike Pratt
Mike Pratt, Kentucky All-American, who served 21 seasons as an analyst on UK radio broadcasts, will have a jersey retired in his honor.
Orlando “Tubby” Smith to Have Jersey Retired
Orlando “Tubby” Smith will have a jersey retired in his honor Friday before the game against Smith’s current squad, High Point University.
Rupp Family Defends Adolph Rupp’s Character With New Website
The Rupp family has established a website to tell Adolph Rupp’s story and show he stood in clear opposition to racism.
Kentucky is 8-1 against Louisville under Calipari plus boxscore and other game notes
John Calipari is the fifth coach to win 200 games at Kentucky, joining Adolph Rupp (876), Joe B. Hall (297), Orlando “Tubby” Smith (263) and Rick Pitino (219).
The first Kentucky Wildcats to go 25-0 were no slouches, either
The only other team in Kentucky’s regal history to stand 25-0 in a season was Adolph Rupp’s 1953-54 Wildcats.
Report: Kentucky basketball ‘backed out’ of Texas Western 50th anniversary game
Kentucky has reportedly ended negotiations to play a 2016 game against UTEP, formerly known as Texas Western.
The original voice of the Kentucky Wildcats still echoes despite the years since his death
As one of the first voices of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball program, Claude Sullivan became a nationally known sportscasting pioneer.
Kentucky legend Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones passes away
News broke this afternoon that Kentucky great Wallace “Wah Wah” Jones passed away. Jones, who had just celebrated his 88th birthday, passed away Sunday morning.