Tony Delk hit seven three-pointers and scored 24 points, and freshman Ron Mercer came off the bench to score 20 to allow Rick Pitino to put the exclamation mark on his epic rebuilding job at UK by leading the school from probation to its first NCAA title in 18 years. Read article.
April 1, 1996: Kentucky turns to 3-pointers to earn 6th NCAA title
March 30, 1996: One down, one to go after Cats topple No. 1 UMASS
In a game that many believed was 1996’s de facto national title game, UK was ranked No. 2, while John Calipari and UMass were No. 1. The matchup proved one of the most intensely fought college basketball games ever played. Avenging an early-season loss to Marcus Camby and crew, UK prevailed with – of all…
October 27, 1991: Tony Delk says he’s a Wildcat
Tony Delk, a McDonald’s All-American and Parade All-American as well as future Tennesee Mr. Basketball, verbally committed to UK on October 27, 1991. He joined an already impressive group of signees, Rodrick Rhodes of New Jersey and Jared Prickett of West Virginia. Delk would prove the best of the bunch, finishing in the top four…