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
Oscar Tshiebwe did all he could for Kentucky in the NCAA Tourney plus Boxscore and Other Game Notes
Boxscore: Oscar Tshiebwe had 25 points and 18 rebounds but it wasn’t enough as Kentucky fell to Kansas State by a score of 75-69.
Oscar Tshiebwe is Kentucky’s Ninth Consensus Two-Time All-American
Oscar Tshiebwe continues to rewrite Kentucky’s history books as he becomes just the ninth consensus two-time All-American in program history.
Oscar Tshiebwe Named Consensus All-America First Team
Oscar Tshiebwe became an NCAA Consensus First-Team All-America selection on Thursday when he added his fourth major honor as a first-team pick by the United States Basketball Writers Association.
Oscar Tshiebwe Earns First-Team All-America by Associated Press
Oscar Tshiebwe earned his second NCAA-recognized All-America honor on Tuesday when he was named to the Associated Press first team.
Oscar Tshiebwe Named Naismith Player of the Year Semifinalist
Oscar Tshiebwe, who leads the country in rebounding, was named a Naismith Trophy Player of the Year semifinalist on Thursday.
Oscar Tshiebwe Wins Sporting News National Player of the Year
Oscar Tshiebwe has earned National Player of the Year honors from The Sporting News, the publication announced on Wednesday.
Oscar Tshiebwe Wins SEC Player of the Year to Lead League Honors
Oscar Tshiebwe has been named the Southeastern Conference’s Player of the Year by the league’s coaches.
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.
Former Cats Rex Chapman and Cliff Hagan to be inducted into Owensboro Walk of Fame
Former Cats and hometown heroes Rex Chapman and Cliff Hagan prepare to tee off for Owensboro fundraiser.