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Kentucky Basketball: Ranking the top 25 Wildcats through 2010

By Frank Spencer

LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 09: A basketball with a Kentucky Wildcats logo sits on the floor during the game against the Georgetown College Tigers at Rupp Arena on November 9, 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 09: A basketball with a Kentucky Wildcats logo sits on the floor during the game against the Georgetown College Tigers at Rupp Arena on November 9, 2014 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Alex Groza is a historical name in Kentucky Basketball lore. His name hangs in the rafters at Rupp Arena. He spent time in the military after being drafted part of the way throughout his first season at Kentucky. Groza is among many former military members on this list. He played for the legendary Adolph Rupp. His teams won two consecutive National Titles in 1948 and 1949. As a constant staple in the All-SEC teams throughout his career his position on the list of Kentucky’s all time greats will forever be saved.

  • 1,744 career points (10th All-Time)
  • 12th all time in points in a single season (698)
  • 2x All-SEC Selection First Team
  • 1947 All-SEC Second Team
  • 3x Consensus All-American
  • 1949 Helms National Player of the Year
  • 2x NCAA Regional Most Outstanding Player
  • 2x NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player
  • Olympic Champion
  • University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
  • State of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Retired Jersey No. 15
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