Overview
Since the tenure of Coach Adolph Rupp, the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team has been a virtual powerhouse, repeatedly dominating the Southeastern Conference and garnering eight national titles. UK basketball is a homegrown tradition for sports enthusiasts, fostering a community that thrives on the camaraderie of fandom and devotedly cheers for its players in both victory and defeat. The individuals who have coached, played for, and inspired the Wildcats are important figures in Kentucky history and continue to motivate future athletes and passionate fans. Wildcat Memories illuminates the intimate connection between the UK basketball program and the commonwealth. Author Doug Brunk brings together some of the program's greatest coaches, players, and personalities to reflect on Kentuckians who provided inspiration, guidance, and moral support during their tenure as Wildcats. Featuring personal essays and behind-the-scenes stories from Kentucky legends Wallace ""Wah Wah"" Jones, Dan Issel, Joe B. Hall, Kyle Macy, and Tubby Smith, as well as newcomers Patrick Patterson, Darius Miller, and John Wall, this heartfelt collection shares an inside look at what makes UK basketball extraordinary. More than a book of inspiring stories, Wildcat Memories is a fun romp through UK basketball history. In candid firsthand accounts, the players and coaches discuss their incredible Kentucky support systems and offer a glimpse into the rarely seen personal side of life as a Wildcat.
Full Product Details
Author: Doug Brunk ,
Dan Issel
Publisher: The University Press of Kentucky
Imprint: The University Press of Kentucky
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.525kg
ISBN: 9780813147000
ISBN 10: 081314700
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 16 September 2014
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
The key to books about Kentucky basketball is picking the right folks and getting good interviews, and Doug Brunk has done that. Wildcat Memories does a great job of finding people who may not have gotten the recognition they deserve -- people who were behind the scenes, but still had a hand in developing one of the great athletic programs in all of sports. -- Ryan Clark, author of Game of My Life: Kentucky and 100 Things Wildcats Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
[T]his book is a must-have for any serious UK basketball fan. Brunk's book is not only a dazzling recruiting tool, but it also offers the reader the opportunity to sit down in the presence of some true Wildcat legends. -- <i>The Hazard Herald</i></p>
Author Information
Doug Brunk is an award-winning journalist who has written hundreds of articles for trade and consumer publications.
