Rick Pitino and John Pelphrey asked a federal judge to show mercy when sentencing former Wildcat and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
Rick Pitino, John Pelphrey sought mercy for Richie Farmer
Former Cat Richie Farmer could get 2 years in prison in federal corruption plea
Richie Farmer has reached a plea deal with prosecutors in a government corruption case that would put him in prison for some two years.
’92 squad lifted program out of probation shadow
“Weep no more, my lady, Oh, weep no more today!” At 10 a.m. Friday, May 19, 1989, the NCAA gave UK basketball fans a reason to cry, as sanctions were handed down for rules violations in the preceding years. Less than a week later, on June 1, fans were given a reason to weep no…
Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony set for Saturday
The newly established Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame has planned its first induction ceremony for nearly three months, and for executive director Rick Whobrey, this weekend can’t get here soon enough. “It’s been anticipated for so long,” Whobrey said. “I’m anxious in a good way for it to come. It’s something a lot…
Former Cats named to inaugural Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kentucky high school basketball is getting its own Hall of Fame. It will not only have a brick-and-mortar structure, but also a mission of conveying the “essence” of the game to the state’s young people. The Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches made that announcement on Tuesday and named the Hall of Fame’s first inductees. The…
Deron Feldhaus unforgotten in Kentucky lore
As one of the four Unforgettables, Deron Feldhaus will be remembered as a member of the Wildcat team responsible for bringing Kentucky basketball back from the depths of probation to respectability and prominence. It’s a team many UK basketball fans tuck closely to their hearts, remembering the loyalty and perseverance Richie Farmer, John Pelphrey, Sean Woods and Feldhaus… …
Former Cat Richie Farmer accused of misconduct
Kentucky Democrats have filed an ethics complaint against Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer for using a state account to buy a refrigerator for his home. The complaint from the state Democratic party also says Farmer, who has headed the department since 2004, has used his state vehicle for personal use “for almost eight years” without reporting…
The Legend of Richie Farmer
Hanging in the rafters above the home court of the winningest college basketball program in history are the retired jerseys and banners of the men who made Kentucky basketball into an institution. To followers of the Wildcats, the banners are more than just echoes of glories passed; they are emblems of memories now gifted from…
Also on this date in Kentucky basketball history…
Kentucky capped an evening of tribute to its 1991-92 basketball team by unexpectedly retiring the jerseys of four players directly responsible for the rebuilding of the Kentucky program after NCAA sanctions had leveled it. As the seniors stood at mid-court with their families, four jerseys were unveiled: Richie Farmer’s No. 32, Deron Feldhaus’ No. 12,…
On this day in Kentucky basketball history…
From the Season Never Ends 2010 Calendar: “Kentucky capped an evening of tribute to its 1991-92 basketball team by unexpectedly retiring the jerseys of four players directly responsible for the rebuilding of the Kentucky program after NCAA sanctions had leveled it. As the seniors stood at mid-court with their families, four jerseys were unveiled: Richie…