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Kentucky fans on Bourbon Street at the 1993 Final Four in New Orleans.

Kentucky fans on Bourbon Street at the 1993 Final Four in New Orleans.

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Happy birthday to Lexington's own James Lee, who put the finishing touches the 1978 national championship in Kentucky's 94-88 win over Duke in St. Louis.

Happy birthday to Lexington's own James Lee, who put the finishing touches the 1978 national championship in Kentucky's 94-88 win over Duke in St. Louis.

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Doron Lamb let 'em hang in the 2012 NCAA title game.

Doron Lamb let 'em hang in the 2012 NCAA title game.

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Thirty-five years ago today, a 36-year-old Rick Pitino is introduced as Kentucky head coach. "We will win, and we will win right away." Over 8 seasons, Pitino won over 80% of his games, leading the Wildcats to four SEC regular season crowns, five SEC Tournament titles, three Final Four appearances and the 1996 national championship.

Thirty-five years ago today, a 36-year-old Rick Pitino is introduced as Kentucky head coach. "We will win, and we will win right away." Over 8 seasons, Pitino won over 80% of his games, leading the Wildcats to four SEC regular season crowns, five SEC Tournament titles, three Final Four appearances and the 1996 national championship.

201,160 views • 2 years ago

On this day in 2011, Anthony Davis denies John Henson to preserve No. 1 Kentucky's 73-72 win over No. 5 North Carolina at Rupp Arena.

On this day in 2011, Anthony Davis denies John Henson to preserve No. 1 Kentucky's 73-72 win over No. 5 North Carolina at Rupp Arena.

162,557 views • 1 year ago

On this day in 1998, the Comeback Cats are born as No. 2 seed Kentucky rallies from a 17-point deficit with 9:30 to play to beat No. 1 Duke 86-84 to advance to the Final Four and exorcise its 1992 Elite 8 loss to the Blue Devils.

On this day in 1998, the Comeback Cats are born as No. 2 seed Kentucky rallies from a 17-point deficit with 9:30 to play to beat No. 1 Duke 86-84 to advance to the Final Four and exorcise its 1992 Elite 8 loss to the Blue Devils.

43,329 views • 5 months ago

On this day in 1997, Derek Anderson, after not having played since tearing his ACL in January, Derek comes in cold off the bench and hits two clutch technical free throws in Kentucky's 78-69 win over Minnesota at the Final Four in Indianapolis to send the Wildcats to its second of three straight NCAA title games. "It was a piece of cake," Anderson said after.

On this day in 1997, Derek Anderson, after not having played since tearing his ACL in January, Derek comes in cold off the bench and hits two clutch technical free throws in Kentucky's 78-69 win over Minnesota at the Final Four in Indianapolis to send the Wildcats to its second of three straight NCAA title games. "It was a piece of cake," Anderson said after.

40,302 views • 5 months ago

On this day in 2009, we were all witnesses as Jodie Meeks torched No. 24 Tennessee for a school record 54 points in Kentucky's 90-72 win over the Volunteers in Knoxville. On the night, Meeks made 15 of 22 shots, including a school record 10 of 15 three-pointers, and all 14 of his free throw attempts to break Dan Issel's 39-year-old single-game scoring mark.

On this day in 2009, we were all witnesses as Jodie Meeks torched No. 24 Tennessee for a school record 54 points in Kentucky's 90-72 win over the Volunteers in Knoxville. On the night, Meeks made 15 of 22 shots, including a school record 10 of 15 three-pointers, and all 14 of his free throw attempts to break Dan Issel's 39-year-old single-game scoring mark.

102,700 views • 1 year ago

On this day in 1998, Nazr Mohammed conjures up some of his own Memorial Magic as his improbable bank shot at the buzzer sinks Vanderbilt 63-61. #BBN

On this day in 1998, Nazr Mohammed conjures up some of his own Memorial Magic as his improbable bank shot at the buzzer sinks Vanderbilt 63-61. #BBN

39,052 views • 7 months ago

On this day in 1993, in what announcer Dick Stockton called, "a withering display of basketball talent," Kentucky hits on its first eight 3-pointers to build a 34-8 lead to demolish Wake Forest 103-69 in the Southeast Regional at the Charlotte Coliseum. Travis Ford, and Jamal Mashburn, who scored all 23 of his points and hit all five of his 3s before halftime, combined for 49 points on 10 of 11 shooting from 3. The Wildcats and Demon Deacons have met 3x in the NCAA Tournament, with UK winning all three by an average of 28 points.

On this day in 1993, in what announcer Dick Stockton called, "a withering display of basketball talent," Kentucky hits on its first eight 3-pointers to build a 34-8 lead to demolish Wake Forest 103-69 in the Southeast Regional at the Charlotte Coliseum. Travis Ford, and Jamal Mashburn, who scored all 23 of his points and hit all five of his 3s before halftime, combined for 49 points on 10 of 11 shooting from 3. The Wildcats and Demon Deacons have met 3x in the NCAA Tournament, with UK winning all three by an average of 28 points.

27,175 views • 5 months ago

On this day in 2015, Aaron Harrison does it again. One year to the day after his 3 beat Louisville in the Sweet 16, this deep 3 lifts Kentucky to a 68-66 win over Notre Dame in the Elite 8 as the Wildcats improve to 38-0 and advance to its fourth Final Four in five years.

On this day in 2015, Aaron Harrison does it again. One year to the day after his 3 beat Louisville in the Sweet 16, this deep 3 lifts Kentucky to a 68-66 win over Notre Dame in the Elite 8 as the Wildcats improve to 38-0 and advance to its fourth Final Four in five years.

26,770 views • 5 months ago

On this night in 2012 ...

On this night in 2012 ...

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On this day in 1975, Kentucky stuns top-ranked and undefeated Indiana 92-90 at the Mideast Regional in Dayton, avenging an embarrassing 98-74 loss to the Hoosiers in Bloomington earlier that season. Mike Flynn led five Wildcats in double-figures with a team-high 22 points.

On this day in 1975, Kentucky stuns top-ranked and undefeated Indiana 92-90 at the Mideast Regional in Dayton, avenging an embarrassing 98-74 loss to the Hoosiers in Bloomington earlier that season. Mike Flynn led five Wildcats in double-figures with a team-high 22 points.

25,345 views • 5 months ago

On this day in 1990, in the highlight of Rick Pitino's first season in Lexington, Kentucky overcomes 41 points from Chris Jackson and 14 points, 21 rebounds and 6 blocks from Shaquille O'Neal to take down No. 12 LSU 100-95 at Rupp Arena.

On this day in 1990, in the highlight of Rick Pitino's first season in Lexington, Kentucky overcomes 41 points from Chris Jackson and 14 points, 21 rebounds and 6 blocks from Shaquille O'Neal to take down No. 12 LSU 100-95 at Rupp Arena.

28,925 views • 7 months ago

2⃣0⃣ years ago tonight, Ramel Bradley dared Andrew Bogut.

2⃣0⃣ years ago tonight, Ramel Bradley dared Andrew Bogut.

56,902 views • 1 year ago

On this day in 1978, The Goose was golden in the 1978 NCAA title game, making 18 of 27 shots and scoring 41 points in Kentucky's 94-88 win over Duke at The Checkerdome in St. Louis as the Wildcats capture the school's fifth national championship and first in 20 years.

On this day in 1978, The Goose was golden in the 1978 NCAA title game, making 18 of 27 shots and scoring 41 points in Kentucky's 94-88 win over Duke at The Checkerdome in St. Louis as the Wildcats capture the school's fifth national championship and first in 20 years.

23,884 views • 5 months ago

It was at this moment you knew Kentucky was back.

It was at this moment you knew Kentucky was back.

43,722 views • 1 year ago

Happy birthday to 'The Little General' and Madisonville's own Travis Ford! The 2-time SEC Tournament MVP, 2-time All-SEC selection and Most Outstanding Player of the 1993 Southeast Regional still ranks fourth all-time in FT% and 3P% and sixth in made 3s. During the 1992-93 season, Ford became one of only three Wildcats to shoot better than 50% from 3 and one of four to make 100 or more 3s in helping the Wildcats to a 30-win season and a Final Four appearance.

Happy birthday to 'The Little General' and Madisonville's own Travis Ford! The 2-time SEC Tournament MVP, 2-time All-SEC selection and Most Outstanding Player of the 1993 Southeast Regional still ranks fourth all-time in FT% and 3P% and sixth in made 3s. During the 1992-93 season, Ford became one of only three Wildcats to shoot better than 50% from 3 and one of four to make 100 or more 3s in helping the Wildcats to a 30-win season and a Final Four appearance.

58,272 views • 1 year ago

On this day in 1993, Jamal Mashburn (29) and Travis Ford (29) outdueled Calbert Cheaney (29) and Matt Nover (29) in No. 3 Kentucky's 81-78 win over No. 4 Indiana at Freedom Hall in Louisville. On the day, the Wildcats connected on 16 treys, 13 of which came from Ford (7) and Mashburn (6) to deny Bob Knight his 600th career victory.

On this day in 1993, Jamal Mashburn (29) and Travis Ford (29) outdueled Calbert Cheaney (29) and Matt Nover (29) in No. 3 Kentucky's 81-78 win over No. 4 Indiana at Freedom Hall in Louisville. On the day, the Wildcats connected on 16 treys, 13 of which came from Ford (7) and Mashburn (6) to deny Bob Knight his 600th career victory.

57,416 views • 1 year ago