100 Things Wildcats Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

by Ryan Clark, Joe Cox

The University of Kentucky men’s basketball program is the winningest in the history of the sport, and this book explores those wins along with the personalities, events, and facts that any and every Wildcats fan should know. Wildcats stars from more than a century of success are highlighted, including Louie Dampier, Pat Riley, Sam Bowie, Jamal Mashburn, Antoine Walker, Walter McCarty, Travis Ford, and Brandon Knight. The team’s colorful coaches are also profiled, including championship winners Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Rick Pitino, and Tubby Smith. It takes years of franchise history and highlights the absolute best and most compelling moments, identifying the personalities, events, and facts that have all come together to make Kentucky the powerhouse that it is. Wildcats fans will read about all of this and more, including some of the long-standing traditions that surround this storied club and the necessary mainstays to participate in, making this something that any Wildcats fan will enjoy.

Genres: Sports

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Duane Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Being a lifelong University of Kentucky Wildcats Basketball fan I really enjoyed this book. There is a chapter on just about everything related to UK basketball, including it’s well known coaches over the years like John Calipari, Rick Pitino, Joe B. Hall, and Adolph Rupp.

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[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My awesome husband, Joe Cox, is also the author of this book, and despite my obvious bias, it is an excellent read! Joe and Ryan highlight the eccentricities, the amazing games and people, and the fantastic talent that have made Kentucky a basketball powerhouse. Whether or not you're a basketball fan, you should read this book.

[Jay Atwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

While interesting, it's already ten years out of date.

[Kam Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a great overview of KY Basketball History. The best thing was the overview of technology and the way Kentucky Basketball has been communicated throughout the course of its history. From the radio to videos and from the newspapers to blogs, Kentucky's history has evolved for its time.

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever

I love Kentucky. Let's go wildcat. Anthony Davis is a boss. So is John Wall. Fire book let's go boys.

[Missiecyr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all things KY. Learned a few things about my beloved wildcats and added a few things to my bucket list. Thank you Ryan Clark and Joe cox.

[Mike Harmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ready for this season - now let's go get #9