The University of Kentucky Athletic Department will celebrate the 1996, 1997 and 1998 men’s basketball teams on Feb. 18 inside Rupp Arena
Reunion Set for Kentucky’s 1996-98 Men’s Basketball Teams
Orlando “Tubby” Smith to Have Jersey Retired
Orlando “Tubby” Smith will have a jersey retired in his honor Friday before the game against Smith’s current squad, High Point University.
Kentucky is 8-1 against Louisville under Calipari plus boxscore and other game notes
John Calipari is the fifth coach to win 200 games at Kentucky, joining Adolph Rupp (876), Joe B. Hall (297), Orlando “Tubby” Smith (263) and Rick Pitino (219).
Sean Woods bleeds blue for life
Sean Woods will be always bleed blue, no matter the color of his shirt, pants or shoes.
Rick Pitino, John Pelphrey sought mercy for Richie Farmer
Rick Pitino and John Pelphrey asked a federal judge to show mercy when sentencing former Wildcat and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer
Kentucky great Pat Riley one of the most successful coaches and executives in history of game
If the Knicks had retained Pat Riley, perhaps LeBron James would be in New York?
Getting championship rings ‘just like winning’ again for ’96 greats
Members of Kentucky’s 1995-96 national championship team never waste an opportunity to get back together. When they do, there’s a familiar script. They first catch up on each other’s lives and families, but it’s not long before they start reminiscing. There are too many memorable moments to count, but there seem to be two they…
’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…
Derek Anderson’s dunk on Louisville in 1996 was one of the best of all-time
From Eamonn Brennan of ESPN.com: “In 1996 and ’97, Kentucky went to back-to-back title games and Derek Anderson was one of Rick Pitino’s top players. Anderson’s slam against rival Louisville in 1996 was arguably the play of the year for the program. Anderson leapt over Nate Jones on a fast break as Jones tried to…
This Bluegrass State rivalry runs deep, and the divide is wide
Just 70 miles apart, Lexington and Louisville are worlds apart when it comes to college basketball. Come Saturday when the Cardinals and Wildcats meet at the Final Four in New Orleans, a berth in the national title game is just the beginning. Here, the game is likened to a civil war. Pick a side: Wildcats…