[singlepic id=500 w=320 h=240 mode=watermark float=left]Big Brother, indeed. Eddie Sutton proclaimed Kentucky the “Big Brother” of this rivalry and, as in the Orwellian vision, “Big Brother” was everywhere yesterday in smashing Louisville 85-51. Read article.
December 27, 1986: Kentucky ‘3-for-all’ gives Denny Crum his worst loss
Adolph Rupp and Ghosts of the Bluegrass
As Halloween draws closer, University Press of Kentucky hopes to haunt readers with two new spooky offerings, “Tales from Kentucky Funeral Homes” and “Ghosts of the Bluegrass.” One even focuses on the University of Kentucky’s Adolph Rupp and William Funkhouser. Read article.
December 8, 2001: Kentucky routs Tarheels
[singlepic id=469 w=320 h=240 mode=watermark float=left]If you hadn’t noticed the interlocking “U” and “K” that marks Rupp Arena’s new court, Tayshaun Prince burned that rather pedestrian center-court decoration into Kentucky basketball’s memory bank yesterday. Read article.
February 4, 2003: Kentucky 70, Florida 55
Billy Donovan’s Gators came to Lexington undefeated (14-0) and carrying the No. 1 ranking for this first time in school history. With a crowd so loud Rupp Arena literally shook, a suffocating Kentucky defense held Florida to six first-half baskets (on 30 shots) and Tubby Smith‘s Cats rolled to a 45-22 halftime lead. Read article.…
March 10, 1984: Walker’s clutch shot gives Cats title
After 35 regular-season titles and 13 tournament crowns, many fans probably thought Kentucky won Southeastern Conference basketball trophies by instinct. Read article.
Goodbye, Joe B. Hall Wildcat Lodge. Hello, Wildcat Coal Lodge?
A group of donors who have put up $7 million for a new residence for the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team have required that “Coal” be its middle name. Read article.
December 9, 1989: Kansas 150, Kentucky 95
[singlepic id=462 w=320 h=240 mode=watermark float=left]Whew! Kansas 150, Kentucky 95. At the press conference announcing his hiring as UK coach, Rick Pitino said he would not sacrifice style in deference to weaknesses. Never mind the short-handed roster and lack of size, he said, we’ll run and press and shoot three-pointers. Read article.
Patrick Patterson embraces role as Kentucky’s leading man
[singlepic id=232 w=320 h=240 mode=watermark float=left] In addition to being a leading scorer, rebounder and shot blocker for Kentucky this season, Patrick Patterson knows he must also simply lead. Read article.
December 18, 2004: 3 clutch free throws cap Cats’ rally from 16-point hole
Though the outcome of one of the most dramatic “Dream Games” rested in his hands, Kentucky guard Patrick Sparks had to wait … and wait — to throw the win-or-lose lever. Read article.
Kentucky is preseason ranked 2nd and a final four pick by NBC Sports
Why? In a word — talent. The Kentucky faithful haven’t seen players with this much potential since Rick Pitino‘s storied tenure in the ’90s. Read article.