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Kentucky Basketball: Ranking the Best Shooting Guards of the Calipari Era

By Jared DeRossett

Apr 5, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Aaron Harrison (2) hits a three-point shot over Wisconsin Badgers guard Josh Gasser (21) in the second half during the semifinals of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Aaron Harrison (2) hits a three-point shot over Wisconsin Badgers guard Josh Gasser (21) in the second half during the semifinals of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 5, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Aaron Harrison (2) hits a three-point shot over Wisconsin Badgers guard Josh Gasser (21) in the second half during the semifinals of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Aaron Harrison (2) hits a three-point shot over Wisconsin Badgers guard Josh Gasser (21) in the second half during the semifinals of the Final Four in the 2014 NCAA Mens Division I Championship tournament at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Aaron Harrison (2013-2014)

As we wrap up this ranking, it’s time to acknowledge one of the biggest heroes in Kentucky basketball history. Aaron Harrison is single-handedly responsible for some of the greatest shots in NCAA tournament history. He led the Wildcats on an improbable run to the National Championship in 2014 and was a part of the 2015 Final Four run.

Harrison averaged 12.4 points per game in his two seasons at Kentucky, and ingrained his name into Kentucky lore along the way. He may not be the best guard out of this bunch, but his importance to the program and what he did earned him this slot. Harrison helped lead the Cats to two consecutive Final Fours, something that hadn’t been done in a long time.

He struggled during the regular season and his numbers weren’t the greatest as far as percentages go, but his ability to knock down clutch jumpers make him the best shooting guard to come through Kentucky during this Era. It doesn’t mater how many times I watch this video, I get goosebumps every single time…

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