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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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Dan Issel is the undisputed king of Kentucky Basketball. He is the all time leader in career points and career rebounds. He is second all time in career free throws. Dan Issel was 6-foot-8 and an absolute stud. No one could hold a candle to him on the basketball court. He is a member of the Naisimith Basketball Hall of Fame. Issel was three time All-SEC performer. He also holds the single season point total with 948 points in the 1969-70 season. Issel holds two of the top five top scoring seasons of all time as well. He’s the top dog and there’s no debate.

  • 2,138 career points (1st All-Time)
  • 1,078 career rebounds (1st All-Time)
  • Most points in the season (948)
  • Second Most Points Scored in a game (53)
  • Four of the top 10 highest scoring games in history
  • 3x All-SEC First Team
  • 2x Consensus All American
  • Retired Jersey No. 44
  • Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
  • University of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
  • State of Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame
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