A Reader'sGuide To UK Hoops - Softcover

Rice, Russell

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615815693 ISBN 13: 9780615815695

Publisher: Dan/Russ Publications, 2013

Synopsis

Kentucky has both the most all-time wins and is second all-time winning percentage in college basketball. Kentucky also leads in total NCAA tournament appearances, is first in NCAA tournament wins, and ranks second to UCLA in NCAA championships. Kentucky is the only school with 5 different NCAA Championship coaches (Rupp, Hall, Pitino, Smith, Calipari). The Wildcats play their home games in Rupp Arena, named for their former coach, Adolph Rupp. The team's huge fan base is often referred to as the "Big Blue Nation" and is credited with popularizing Midnight Madness. A Reader’s Guide to UK Basketball summarizes these accomplishments in a clear and concise manner.

About this title

About the Author:

Russell Rice Russell Rice has been in and around Kentucky sports and the Wildcat basketball program for more than 60 years. Among his major accomplishments throughout those years are seven previous books on UK sports. The former UK sports information director (1968 to 1987) and assistant athletic director (1968 to 1987) spent 19 years as an award-winning newspaperman before returning to his alma mater (Class of '51). He has served as the media coordinator for several NCAA basketball tournaments, and both the men's and women's Final Fours held in Lexington. Rice became a member of the UK Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dan/Russ Publications
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0615815693
• ISBN 13: 9780615815695
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 254