Summary
The Kentucky Basketball Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever assembled on the history of University of Kentucky basketball. Written in a unique, easy-to-read style that brings to life the exploits of Wildcat teams and players, the book includes details about "The Fabulous Five, " "The Fiddlin' Five, " "Rupp's Runts, " "The Unforgettables, " Jamal Mashburn, Rex Chapman, Melvin Turpin, Kenny Walker, and more. Coaching greats Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Eddie Sutton, Rick Pitino, and Tubby Smith are also featured. This is a must read for all Kentucky basketball fans.
Table of Contents
| Acknowledgments |
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vi | |
| Foreword |
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viii | |
| Introduction |
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ix | |
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Historic Dates in UK Basketball History |
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1 | (7) |
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Kentucky Coaches Since 1930 |
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8 | (8) |
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Successful Wildcats --- On & Off the Court |
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16 | (14) |
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30 | (6) |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (2) |
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36 | (38) |
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74 | (6) |
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80 | (4) |
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Year by Year with the Cats |
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84 | (192) |
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UK Championship Victories |
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276 | (8) |
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284 | (26) |
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UK's Legendary Gymnasiums |
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310 | (8) |
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318 | (4) |
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322 | (10) |
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Final Ranking in the Polls |
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326 | (6) |
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332 | (8) |
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UK in Invitational Tournaments |
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338 | (1) |
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339 | (1) |
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UK's All-Time Leading Scorers |
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340 | (6) |
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Year-by-Year Scoring Leaders |
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343 | (3) |
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346 | |
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363 | |
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374 | |
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Records vs. All Opponents |
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380 | |