If dramatic flair counts, the Sparks 3 to force OT against Michigan State in the Elite 8, which took 3 minutes of bouncing and rolling around the rim to go in.
Greatest one play in your opinion in UK history.
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If dramatic flair counts, the Sparks 3 to force OT against Michigan State in the Elite 8, which took 3 minutes of bouncing and rolling around the rim to go in.
I was at that game, and it was easily the loudest I've ever heard Rupp when he hit #5. My ears were ringing for 2 days. The rest of the game wasn't too thrilling, but it was louder than a Spinal Tap concert for a few minutes.
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The reason I say Hatton's shot is because the end result was a National Title. Many great shots in our history but this one has to stand out just because of what happened later. Harrison's shots were also great but one of the most gratifying was when Macy beat LSU in 1980 at Baton Rouge on a last second shot.
I wasn't really aware of Hatton's shot (36 years old) but that'd probably have to be the play.
Outside of that, it's either Mills or Padgett's 3 against Duke. Probably Padgett. That was karmic revenge for 1992, and we went on to win the title. Plus emotions were sky high and the game lived up to it.
My personal favorite, because I was there, is Aaron Harrison hitting the three against Michigan. Before that play we were all looking at each other like "will he do it again?" and BAM. We went absolutely nuts.
Give a shout out to Malik Monk in his 47 point game and the 3 to put us ahead for good. Go rewatch it. It's the best game of the last decade except for Nova-UNC.
Lastly, some people have mentioned halves. While the LSU game is probably the best half, my favorite had to be the 38-1 team versus Kansas or UCLA. We took two storied programs and made them look like grade schoolers. I almost felt bad... Almost.
Outside of that, it's either Mills or Padgett's 3 against Duke. Probably Padgett. That was karmic revenge for 1992, and we went on to win the title. Plus emotions were sky high and the game lived up to it.
My personal favorite, because I was there, is Aaron Harrison hitting the three against Michigan. Before that play we were all looking at each other like "will he do it again?" and BAM. We went absolutely nuts.
Give a shout out to Malik Monk in his 47 point game and the 3 to put us ahead for good. Go rewatch it. It's the best game of the last decade except for Nova-UNC.
Lastly, some people have mentioned halves. While the LSU game is probably the best half, my favorite had to be the 38-1 team versus Kansas or UCLA. We took two storied programs and made them look like grade schoolers. I almost felt bad... Almost.
The Hatton shot is probably the best answer, but those three Arron Harrison 3's, were just unreal. I get chill bumps watching them.
Brandon Knight hits some clutch shots.
A half court heave against Mississippi Valley St.
Game winner against Princeton in 2010
The shot against Ohio St. in 2011
A half court heave against Mississippi Valley St.
Game winner against Princeton in 2010
The shot against Ohio St. in 2011
http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/Graphics/GameAction/19680217MississippiState.jpg
Mike Casey vs Miss State think in 68-69 season drove to the basket on a fast beak against one maroon and missed, gabbed the rebound, then went back to the basket against two
Maroons, and missed it, got a rebound and this time going against 3 maroons, made the basket
Mike Casey vs Miss State think in 68-69 season drove to the basket on a fast beak against one maroon and missed, gabbed the rebound, then went back to the basket against two
Maroons, and missed it, got a rebound and this time going against 3 maroons, made the basket
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Tough shot and well deserving of the best but think about making a 47 footer as time expires. Just to get it to the rim would be hard enough.
I think you might have been looking at Magloire.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?
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What about Macy's pass to Givens against Arkansas in the NSFs that clinched the game.
MKG's block in the Finals against Kansas was pretty choice, also. Shit could've been even dicier had that not happened.
MKG's block in the Finals against Kansas was pretty choice, also. Shit could've been even dicier had that not happened.
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Hatton's 47 foot shot came in a regular season game. It wasn't in the tournament. He also hit a layup with 16 seconds to beat Temple in the final four that year.
http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/statistics/Games/19571207Temple.html
http://www.bigbluehistory.net/bb/statistics/Games/19580321Temple.html
Of the ones I've seen.
1. Lee's thunder dunk that put Dook away in 78 Natty
2. Padgett & Sheppard's 3's against Duke in NCAA Elite 8
3. Aaron's 3's in tourney
4. Minniefield's high flying dunk . Regular season - can;t remember opponent
5. Taysun's 3's vs. UNCC
Best goofy shot: Bullet pass off Turpin's head that went in the basket vs UT in SEC Tourney.
1. Lee's thunder dunk that put Dook away in 78 Natty
2. Padgett & Sheppard's 3's against Duke in NCAA Elite 8
3. Aaron's 3's in tourney
4. Minniefield's high flying dunk . Regular season - can;t remember opponent
5. Taysun's 3's vs. UNCC
Best goofy shot: Bullet pass off Turpin's head that went in the basket vs UT in SEC Tourney.
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I guess you missed the part where it said NCAA Final Four. It was in the tournament.
Yeah, I was. I had to watch it a few times to figure it out. I posted again and said it was Magloire and pointed out how dumb I felt when I finally figured it out.
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The Minniefield to Bowie lob from half court play has to be near the top.
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Winner...
But my greatest thrill was Lee's brutal dunk vs the Russian National team in Memorial Coliseum. Oh my gosh...
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Great that it was also against Duke. Lee also had one against the Russians prior to the beginning of the season which he called "the Russian Dunk". The game wasn't televised but I saw clips of it later and it was off the charts.
Vern Hatton's 47 footer at the buzzer
Boogie's tip in at the buzzer against Miss st
Nazi's lay up at the buzzer to beat Vandy
Many great plays already mentioned
I agree. I was 9 years old. The second best high was Aaron vs. Wisconsin. My buddy who was about 100 lbs. Heavier knocked me into a glass table during the celebration. I didn't care, I was buzzed and we were a few seconds away from the championship game! I hate UConn lol
Here's a link to where you can watch the game itself, or FF towards the last couple of minutes to see the pass.
http://ukbasketballlive.com/kentucky-basketball-1970-1980-full-game-replays/
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You have to look at the end result. Had Harrison's threes resulted in a title then you would probably have a solid argument.
Out of the box a bit, but Hall's move to start Cowan, Casey and Williams at the start of the 2nd half against FSU and sit Robey, Givens and Claytor.
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