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This is a list of Kentucky Wildcats basketball players who have attained notability through their performance in the sport of basketball and other endeavors. The list includes over 150 current and former players. The list is presented in alphabetical order but is sortable by the years and positions at which they played.
Thus, Kentucky's 1952—53 season was cancelled. ^B. After defeating LSU in a one-game playoff to win the 1954 SEC championship, three Kentucky players were ruled ineligible for the postseason because they had graduated in 1953 (when UK was banned from competing). As a result, Kentucky declined an invitation to the NCAA Tournament in protest. ^C.
The following year, Pitino's Kentucky team made it back to the national title game, losing to Arizona in overtime in the finals of the 1997 NCAA tournament. Pitino's fast-paced teams at Kentucky were favorites of the school's fans. It was primarily at Kentucky where he implemented his signature style of full-court pressure defense.
A year later in 1949, the same team would win back-to-back champions, making Kentucky only the second team to repeat after Oklahoma A&M (Now Oklahoma State). The Fabulous Five are considered one of the greatest teams in Kentucky basketball history. Over two seasons the Fabulous Five compiled a 68–5 record with two consecutive NCAA Championships.
The following is a list of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball players that were named First or Second Team All-Americans: Tony Delk was a Consensus First Team All-America selection in 1995–96. Tayshaun Prince was a Consensus First Team All-America selection in 2001 and 2002. John Wall was a Consensus First Team All-America selection in 2009–10.
G Joey Hart (6-foot-5, 203 pounds, Fr.): A late addition to UK's top-ranked 2023 recruiting class, and 2023-24 roster, Hart originally signed with Central Florida, but was released from his letter ...
The Kentucky-Indiana All-Stars games annually match the top senior basketball players from each state. This year’s games are set for June 7 at Lexington Catholic High School and June 8 at ...
The 2023–24 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team represented the University of Kentucky during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I men's basketball season.The Wildcats, who are founding members of the Southeastern Conference, played their home games at Rupp Arena and were led by John Calipari in his 15th and final season as head coach for the Wildcats.