Boxscore: Kentucky came from behind to defeat Georgia 85-71 behind a monstrous stat line of 37 points and 24 rebounds from Oscar Tshiebwe.
Oscar Tshiebwe makes history against Georgia plus Boxscore and Other Game Notes
Oscar Tshiebwe a Defensive Player of the Year Finalist
Oscar Tshiebwe selected as a finalist for the Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Oscar Tshiebwe Named a Defensive Player of the Year Semifinalist
Oscar Tshiebwe is one of 10 players selected as a semifinalist for the Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year Award.
Former Kentucky center Mike Phillips has died
A source tells WLEX that Mike Phillips died from a fall in his home in Madisonville, Kentucky on Saturday. Details of the accident are not known at this time.
Video: The 1978 National Champions welcomed back to Rupp Arena
The 1978 National Championship team is honored at Rupp Arena on the 35th anniversary of their championship. For more on the Wildcats, visit WildcatWorld.com and be sure to visit us regularly for all your news on Kentucky basketball, past present and future.
Jack Givens’ soft jumpers provided a touch of class to Kentucky’s attack
The story goes that Adolph Rupp once had a 6’9″ center who assiduously avoided contact. This infuriated Rupp, who liked Kentucky pivotmen to throw more elbows than hook shots. In practice one day, Rupp caught the timid one loitering on the foul line during a fierce battle under the boards. Calling the workout to a halt, Rupp gazed up at the center and said,…
Kyle Macy had the goods in every department
Wherever it is that old basketball coaches go when they die, Adolph Rupp is there now, wearing his brown suit, sipping his smooth bourbon and cussing his cruel fate. Here he is, five seasons retired and a month removed from this earth; and there they are, the Kentucky Wildcats, a superb team but not his team at all.…
Video: Highlights of 1978 NCAA National Championship game
November 30, 1974: Kentucky’s “Super Kittens” debut with 97-70 win
From the “Kentucky Basketball: The Season Never Ends Calendar:” Kevin Grevey had 32 points and Jimmy Dan Conner 12 as the #16 Kentucky Wildcats blasted Northwestern 97-70 to open the season. The win featured the debut of “The Super Kittens”: James Lee (11 points), Jack Givens (8 points), Rick Robey (8 points) and Mike Phillips…