Greatest one play in your opinion in UK history.
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Mills shot against duke in regional final. Completed the comeback. Propelled UK TO another title. Relieved some of the pain from '92 loss to duke.
The Scott Padgett 3 pointer. Yeah, you know which one I'm talking about .
The only thing the Ulis no look over the shoulder to WCS in Louisville was missing was it not having the excitement of a buzzer beater type finish in March. That play was just awesome. Not saying it is the greatest by any means, but just one of those plays that you can't help get pumped about.
Mecha King-Ghidorah's block against Kansas.
Aaron's shot vs. Wisc. or Davis's block but wasn't really a block but the guy traveled vs. Kansas.
There are a few that stick out in my lifetime:
Brandon Knight vs Ohio State
Brassow tip-in vs Arizona
One of my all-time favorite plays was Heshimu's dunk against IU in Louisville.
Brandon Knight vs Ohio State
Brassow tip-in vs Arizona
One of my all-time favorite plays was Heshimu's dunk against IU in Louisville.
I remember this play very well. Is that Jason Parker beside the bench? Now I'm confused. I thought Heshimu was already gone when we got Parker?
Walls dunk against UNC has to be uo there. I wouldn't give it goat, because that should be during an important title game. But the Wall end to end dunk against unc was the end of our drought, and the beginning of the Cal era
I don't even remember Wall's dunk.
What about Aaron's 3 vs UL, I mean vs Michigan, I mean vs Wisconsin.
What about Aaron's 3 vs UL, I mean vs Michigan, I mean vs Wisconsin.
I believe it goes down as "team points" for the opponent in the box score. It's like when you accidentally tip it in the opponents goal on a contested rebound.
You didn't say what sport. This is my #1 in UK history.
Jorts putting a Spalding brand on Sullingers chest
Monks out of bounds pass for an assist
Prince's 5th three in a row from. Just this side of half court against UNC
Monks out of bounds pass for an assist
Prince's 5th three in a row from. Just this side of half court against UNC
I'll go back to Dirk Minnifield's dunk for pure nastiness:
Not the all time greatest, but Liggins 3 vs UNC in 11. Sealed the game and ended our FF drought.
I also transferred into UK that year, the city was just one big party that night.
I also transferred into UK that year, the city was just one big party that night.
Not sure if serious on your first statement. Agreed on Aaron, though. That tourney run was unbelievable.
James Lee had a dunk to finish off the dukies in '78 that was nice.
Vernon Hatton's 47 footer to force a second OT vs. Temple in 1957-58 has to be high on the list.
Hatton also hit the go ahead basket in the FF against Temple that same season, on the way to the Title.
Hatton also hit the go ahead basket in the FF against Temple that same season, on the way to the Title.
I know it's not vs a quality opponent, but this is one of the most athletic plays you'll see made in college basketball , especially in the 7th game of the season.
I was at that game and that was the loudest i have ever heard Rupp ,when he dunked. Place just erupted.
WildcatfaninOhio
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I suppose that technically this is five plays. But DAY-UM! I was watching on TV and was going every bit as bonkers as the folks that were in the arena. Wish I had been there!
My buddy went down to Lexington with a bunch of friends from school. They got a hotel room the night before that game. My buddy got a little too drunk and was still passed out and hungover and missed his chance to go to the game with everyone else. I still have the luxury of hearing him bitch about it from time to time.
One of the most incredible plays of just sheer impressive athleticism that I can remember never gets talked about. It was in the 2009 UNC game, and it wasn't the famous Wall dunk, it was the crazy steal and then hiiiiiiiigh reverse layup with crazy english that came afterwards. I just remember thinking 'this is the most amazing physical specimen to play at Kentucky.'
That's not Jason Parker, that's Magloire. Jammal Magloire. Shit guys, my bad. I know some of you had to be thinking, "wtf is wrong with Cowtown?!" Jeez. I think I'll make it. Wow!!!!![[roll]](http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/img/emoticons/classic/roll.r191677.gif "roll [roll]")
Watching those highlights vs UNC in Dec-09 got me to thinking that the best half (of a game) would be an interesting discussion. Just off the top of my head it might be one of:
Mar-93 Sweet 16 game vs Wake Forest (1H, 60-26) game was over 10-min in
Feb-94 game vs LSU (2H, 67-47), came back from 30+ 2H deficit to win
Mar-98 Elite 8 game vs Duke (2H, 47-35) came back from 20+ 2H deficit to win E8 game
Nov-14 game vs Kansas (2H, 34-12) vs a top 5 team held them to 19% shooting for the entire game
Dec-14 game vs UCLA (1H, 41-7), no that is not a typo!
Mar-93 Sweet 16 game vs Wake Forest (1H, 60-26) game was over 10-min in
Feb-94 game vs LSU (2H, 67-47), came back from 30+ 2H deficit to win
Mar-98 Elite 8 game vs Duke (2H, 47-35) came back from 20+ 2H deficit to win E8 game
Nov-14 game vs Kansas (2H, 34-12) vs a top 5 team held them to 19% shooting for the entire game
Dec-14 game vs UCLA (1H, 41-7), no that is not a typo!
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Nope, Vern Hatton's 47 foot shot trumps everything. Without that we're at 7 instead of 8.
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Probably the greatest shot in UK history. Mark Story had a column about the 25 biggest shots in UK history and this one had to be the best. Without it, we're stuck at 7 instead of 8 titles.
Thought about that one as well,there have been so many great and timely plays by the Cats over the years it is impossible to find one that is the greatest
You don't even have it listed, but 1996 at LSU, hands down. After that, you have some great ones listed. Shew wee, I can't choose after that.
2 points for the other team. My wife and I were in the stands that night. The place went bananas!
Just think if Mr. DickSnot hadn't hit his miracle shot in 92, Sean Woods' bank shot would probably be in this thread.
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