Kentucky has the most ncaa tournament appearances 58 and. The first six kentucky high school basketball state tournaments were held in lexington, kys u. The teams most recent appearance in the ncaa division i mens basketball tournament was in 20. By michael dixona major shakeup has occurred with the western kentucky basketball program, as yahoos pat forde is reporting that three players have been suspended and head coach, ray harper. The first four, in 1948, 1949, 1951, and 1958, came under the coaching of rupp. The miners victory over university of kentucky, coached by legendary adolph rupp, in the finals of the ncaa tournament was a story of triumph of character and heart over hardship and seemingly impossible odds. Jul 15, 2014 but the winning tradition remains the only complete and authoritative history of the most celebrated college basketball program in the world. In all, he was 9061 at western kentucky and has a 427. The wildcats are currently coached by john calipari. The complete collection record can be accessed on spokedb, the nunn. The official 201920 mens basketball schedule for the university of kentucky wildcats. The wildcats team that john calipari will take to the floor in tonights national title game against connecticut will be. The 8th region champions since 1937 1937 carrollton 1938 carrollton 1939 eminence 1940 anchorage 1941 valley 1942 fairdale 1943 valley 1944 valley 1945 valley 1946 valley 1947 valley 1948 shelbyville 1949 eminence 1950 fairdale 1951 shelbyville 1952 bagdad 1953 shelbyville 1954 oldham co.
Harper became the head coach during the 201112 season, taking the hilltopers to the ncaa tournament that year and in the following season. The official 202021 mens basketball schedule for the university of kentucky wildcats. The kentucky high school athlete official organ of the kentucky high school athletic association vol. Where are the western kentucky hilltoppers going to finish in the regular season standings and be seeded in the post season tournament. Throughout its history, the kentucky basketball program has featured many notable and successful. This is further illustrated by taking a look at the official ncaa record book and.
The western kentucky standings table presents the probabilities of the hilltoppers winning different finishing spots. Mar 12, 2017 john caliparis kentucky wildcats will enter this ncaa tournament as a 2 seed a designation that has brought both happiness and heartbreak to uk fans over the years. Western kentucky hilltoppers basketball player stats fox sports. Conference usa basketball regular season complete western kentucky hilltoppers standings. Ky boys basketball high school kentucky high school sports. University of kentuckybasketballhistory pass the word. Kentucky fielded a good basketball squad in 1961, but no way were the 20thranked cats going to add more ncaa tournament hardware to the trophy case. Nitbound kentucky responds to missing ncaa tournament. The official facebook page of wku hilltopper basketball.
Mar 23, 2015 the mountaineers had just defeated maryland, 6959, to advance to the round of 16 of the n. The first game between kentucky and western kentucky did not occur until 1971 when they squared off in the ncaa tournament in georgia. Mar 15, 2015 kentucky is the biggest favorite in modern ncaa tournament history. Here are the schedules for the boys basketball district tournaments in kentucky, starting on monday, feb. Other books have documented individual seasons, individual players, or individual coaches. A history of kentucky wildcat basketball by humbert s. Kentucky is the biggest favorite in modern ncaa tournament.
Remembering a golden era of undefeated college basketball teams if they can pull it off, this years kentucky wildcats would be the first undefeated team in. The university of kentucky has won 7 national championships in mens basketball. For the first time, five blacks started in the finals of the ncaa tournament. View complete team statistics and player stat leaders at. Schedules for all 64 boys basketball district tournaments. The following is a list of kentucky wildcats mens basketball seasons, with records and notable accomplishments. The history of kentuckys 8th region boys basketball 859. Nov 01, 2006 that, more than anything, is kentucky basketball. Western kentucky basketball scores, news, schedule, players, stats, photos, rumors, depth charts on. But you can follow updates to this website and find other uk historical and statistical.
Check out the western kentucky hilltoppers player stats. Echoes of kentucky basketball unearths the greatest stories ever written about the most successful program in college basketball history. District champions and runnersup advance to the regional tournaments. Unlv 77, duke 79, kentucky 103, duke 104, unc 54, kansas 53, nc state 54, houston 52 ncaa tournament 1988 ncaa, 1976 ncaa, 1940 ncaa, 1950 ncaa, 1981 ncaa. Complete ncaa tournament history for the western kentucky hilltoppers. Keightley oral history project see more collection this project is a collection of interviews with longtime university of kentucky basketball manager william b. Apr 03, 2015 kentuckys willie cauleystein dunks against notre dame during the 2015 ncaa mens basketball tournament.
History of the sweet 16 there is nothing in the world of high school basketball quite like the khsaa sweet 16 tournament. As a result, kentucky declined an invitation to the ncaa tournament in protest. You can find the most recent march madness record books on. This passionand tradition of excellencehas always been colorfully documented by writers, locally and nationally. However, this 2012 championship is not the only reason why kentucky is. Return to latest scores for 201718 ky boys basketball. Tenthseeded milwaukee 1124 was a win away from having the most losses in ncaa tournament history, which has had three 20loss teams in its.
Why uk is college basketballs greatest program ever bleacher. A book no fan can afford to be without, the winning tradition brings alive the agonies, frustrations, and glories of each season of kentucky basketball, from the first team fielded by women to the. The suspension of spring sports has been extended until at least may 1 and is being evaluated on a continual basis. Kentucky will celebrate the 100th year of the boys state high school basketball tournament when the sweet sixteen plays out in rupp arena from. Up to that time, the two never played despite the fact that uks adolph rupp and western s e.
Western kentucky hilltoppers basketball player stats fox. Jul 07, 2014 each year brings a new team, new stars, and new glory. The kentucky high school athlete, april 1945 kentucky high school athletic association. The mountaineers had just defeated maryland, 6959, to advance to the round of 16 of the n. Remembering a golden era of undefeated college basketball. Kentucky is the biggest favorite in modern ncaa tournament history. Kentucky was left out of the ncaa tournament for the first time since 2009 the last of the dark days under former coach billy gillispie and only the second time in 22 years. Northern kentucky earns ncaa tournament berth in first. Feb 15, 2017 kentucky will celebrate the 100th year of the boys state high school basketball tournament when the sweet sixteen plays out in rupp arena from march 1519. Kentuckys willie cauleystein dunks against notre dame during the 2015 ncaa mens basketball tournament. Return to statistics, team schedules, team rosters, opponents, players, coaches, opposing coaches, officials, games, assistance, kentucky basketball page or search this site. The 192021 season also saw uks first allamerican, basil hayden. Kentucky college basketball names and games by jim pickens.
Up to that time, the two never played despite the fact that uks adolph rupp and westerns e. The ncaa is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the mens basketball tournament, so were remembering 75 of uks most memorable ncaa tournament moments. Feb 16, 2018 here are the schedules for the boys basketball district tournaments in kentucky, starting on monday, feb. Kentucky leads all schools in total ncaa tournament appearances 59, ncaa tournament wins. The place to discuss kentucky boys high school basketball, kentucky high school basketball players, teams and coaches. The kentucky high school athlete all of the sites have not been deter mined. Western kentucky hilltoppers ncaa jerseys for sale ebay. Kentuckys complete history in the ncaa tournament as a no. They are currently tied with lexington lafayette high school for most state titles with six a piece henry clay won their 6th in 1983. Since its inception in 1918, the sweet 16 a phrase trademarked by the khsaa has brought a bevy of great talent, performances, games, and underdog stories unique to the bluegrass state and unparalleled anywhere else in the. Air of invincibility haunts kentucky the new york times.
The kentucky wildcats mens basketball team is an american college basketball team that represents the university of kentucky. Statistics for the champion university of kentucky mens basketball program. The hilltoppers currently compete in conference usa. Complete ncaa tournament history for the eastern kentucky colonels. Kentucky fielded a good basketball squad in 1961, but no way were the 20thranked cats going to add more ncaa tournament hardware to.
Its no surprise 340 kentucky is the overwhelming favorite to win the 2015 ncaa tournament, but just. Kentucky is the most successful ncaa division i basketball program in history in terms of both alltime wins 2,320 and alltime winning percentage. The kentucky wildcats mens basketball team is an american college basketball team that. Eastern kentucky university encompass the athlete kentucky high school athletic association 411964 the kentucky high school athlete, april 1964. Complete ncaa tournament history for the kentucky wildcats. But the winning tradition remains the only complete and authoritative history of the most celebrated college basketball program in the world. Schools will update their schedules as they have more information. Western kentucky basketball head coach resigns, three.
View the current schedule, hyperlinked schedule, statistics, or roster. Western kentucky basketball head coach resigns, three players. Diddle had each created a powerful basketball program rupp was well known for not liking to schedule instate schools, believing that if uk won, they wouldnt. Western kentucky basketball in the mix for fivestar. Mar 07, 2017 tenthseeded milwaukee 1124 was a win away from having the most losses in ncaa tournament history, which has had three 20loss teams in its history. For a more complete listing of tournament and other games kentucky has participated in, see the tournaments and classics or special events listings. Feb 14, 2018 western kentucky basketball is in the mix for one of nations top 2019 recruits in charles bassey gentry estes, courier journal published 7. June buchanan 201718 kentucky high school boys basketball. While conference tournaments are the norm today, the siaa tournament is believed to be the first college basketball tournament ever played. This is a complete list of kentucky wildcats mens basketball teams seasons, from their first season in 1903 to present. Western kentucky basketball is in the mix for one of nations top 2019 recruits in charles bassey gentry estes, courier journal published 7. Schedules for all 64 boys basketball district tournaments in.
John caliparis kentucky wildcats will enter this ncaa tournament as a 2 seed a designation that has brought both happiness and heartbreak to uk fans over the years. Includes stats, records, seasonbyseason results, and more. Northern kentucky earns ncaa tournament berth in first season. Insider information, polls and rankings spur in depth discussion and analysis. Kentucky wildcats index college basketball at sports. In 1921, the kentucky basketball team made history by winning the southern intercollegiate athletic association siaa championship.
Fro1n the presidents office the annual meeting of our state association will begin at 2. Getty for the fourth time in the last five seasons, kentucky is in the final four. Rick stansbury was announced as the teams current head coach on march 28, 2016. Western kentucky basketball in the mix for fivestar charles. Kentucky basketball then and now why the ncaa is dealing. Each year brings a new team, new stars, and new glory.
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