Kenny Walker had old school moves with superior athleticism he wasn’t a big body like Kat, Turpin, Charles Hurt, or Robey. He was a Stud.
Different era when 6'9'' centers were pretty dominant. Issel was great, so no argument there. AD was a frosh that from DAY ONE made us a great team and he only got better as the season progressed. One of the greatest shot blockers who ever lived and that includes Russell,. Camberlain, both Akeems, Robinson and every other great shot blocker that comes to mind. No one was or is better than AD. He won NPOY, made First Team AA as a freshman and led UK to a NC in his only year of college ball. I think he eclipses Issel in terms if overall talent by a mile, although Issel's offensive stats are tremendous, both at UK and the NBA. I don't think his likes will ever be seen again in a UK uniform. Had he played 3 years of varsity ball as Issel did, imagine what he would have done statistically and otherwise.
Did Issel post up much in college? I can only really remember him in the pros.
Thanks. Did they not alternate baskets at halftime? Enjoyed watching the George Castanza official making those calls.
Lots of great memories. That team was ranked #1 most of the season. Stan Key and Jimmy Dinwiddie played major minutes for Mike Casey. Terry Mills did play and would have been the starter with Casey. Key and Dinwiddie represented themselves well but they were no Mike Casey. Should of, would of, could of...No one will ever convince me that we would not have won the national championship in 1970 if Casey would have been healthy.
On the blocks mostly as UK had soem great perimeter shooters, ie. Casey. Dampier as this was per-3 point line in College. Dan did step out when the defense allowed.
