Kentucky Trivia ● Kentucky Tweets


February 23, 1951, sophomore Cliff Hagan grabbed a loose ball during the No. 1-ranked Cats’ 88-41 win over Georgia at Memorial Coliseum. It was UK’s first season playing in their new home court.
February 23, 1966, Air Force A1C George W. McNees from Frankfort died in the Vietnam War.
February 23, 1968, Army SP4 David Isom from Cottongim in Clay County died in the Vietnam War.

February 23, 2002, UK retired Sam Bowie’s jersey #31 to the rafters of Rupp Arena.
On February 23, 2003, Jamal Mashburn scored 50 points in the NBA for the second time in his career.