The majority of Rex Chapman‘s time at Kentucky was spent in the air. Usually he was either rising straight up for a majestic 3-pointer or soaring over defenders for an athletic dunk. His athleticism and nose for the basket were a big part of why he enjoyed a 12-year NBA career after being the eighth…
Where are they now: Family-first Chapman reflects on his former UK family
Former Cat Rex Chapman among 7 set for Hall of Fame
It’s a term thrown around almost too cavalierly these days: “Future Hall of Famer.” Meant to be the highest praise, it also can be presumptuous. Who knows how voters will react, once a Hall of Fame ballot is put in front of them? There’s a long list of athletes from all sports who can make…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky at Tennessee
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky at Tennessee
Former Cat Rex Chapman voted Owensboro’s best in last 50 years
The word “superstar” is one of the most overused in sports. There are, in truth, relatively few athletes with the combination of stupendous skill, irrepressible desire and uncommon flair. Apollo’s Rex Chapman, however, was one such high school athlete — a genuine basketball icon. Read full article here.
November 18, 1986: Rex Chapman makes his debut in a Kentucky uniform
From the “Kentucky Basketball: The Season Never Ends” Calendar: Sure, it was just an exhibition game. Sure, Kentucky actually lost to the national team from Yugoslavia, 86-84. Nobody cared. This was about Rex Chapman‘s first game at Rupp Arena in a Kentucky uniform. Receiving the ball from Ed Davender, standing behind the three point line with…
December 27, 1986: Kentucky ‘3-for-all’ gives Denny Crum his worst loss
[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.