Tag Archives: Adolph Rupp

Kentucky Continues to Neglect Series With Indiana After Loss at Assembly Hall
November 8, 2013

by Kent Sterling There was an interesting, but one-sided debate yesterday on Twitter about Kentucky’s lack of desire to play Indiana at either Rupp Arena or Assembly Hall after the UK 73-72 loss to the Hoosiers in Bloomington on December 10, 2011. Dan Dakich challenged Kentucky fans with logic, and Kentucky fans responded – as […]

Great Moments in Kentucky Basketball History – #4
December 9, 2010

by Kent Sterling The Kentucky basketball program was led for 41 years by a man they still call “The Baron”.  Adolph Rupp led Kentucky to a then record 876 wins despite only six of those seasons being comprised of more than 30 total games. Here are some quotes attributed to Rupp.  Some mean-spirited, yet funny; […]

Great Moments in Kentucky Basketball History – #5
December 9, 2010

by Kent Sterling Kentucky has won more games than any college basketball team in history. As a celebration of the price the Wildcats have paid for glory, we will take a look at the top five moral compromises made in earning many of those wins. #5 – The 1952-1953 Kentucky team was suspended for the […]