The Kentucky Basketball Encyclopedia
Author | : Tom Wallace |
Publisher | : Sports Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | : 432 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : 1582615691 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781582615691 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Kentucky Wildcats are the winningest program ever in the history of college basketball, and The University of Kentucky Basketball Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever assembled on the history of the team. 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, John Wall, and more. Coaching greats Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Eddie Sutton, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari are also featured, as are each of their seven NCAA championships. This is a must read for all Kentucky basketball fans.