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LOOK: Kentucky basketball takes over Naismith Hall of Fame

Jack PIlgrimby:Jack Pilgrim•01/15/22
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The winningest program in college basketball history is bound to leave a significant mark at the sport’s hall of fame, right? That remains the case with the Kentucky Wildcats at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA.

With KSR at the birthplace of basketball in Springfield College this weekend for the annual Spalding HoopHall Classic, we stopped in to see just how much blue got in at the historic venue. And yes, featured among countless basketball artifacts and memorabilia highlighting the sport’s brilliant history, there was plenty to see.

Ranging from game-worn jerseys and suits to trophies to displays honoring 2015 inductee John Calipari, the Hall was loaded with Kentucky-specific items. Take a look at the full run of UK features, starting with the 2012 National Championship trophy and Anthony Davis’ game-worn jersey from the game:

  • Anthony Davis’ game-worn jersey from Kentucky’s title game in 2012 with championship trophy
  • John Calipari’s game-worn suit from the 2012 National Championship
  • NCAA Coaches’ Poll title trophy presented to Kentucky (2011-12)
  • Adolphy Rupp NCAA Coach of the Year trophy presented to John Calipari in 2015
  • Warm-up jacket worn by Kentucky’s Frank Ramsey in 1951
  • Cliff Hagan’s game-worn jersey from the 1951 NCAA Championship
  • Anthony Davis’ hand size on display
  • 2015 Hall of Fame inductee John Calipari on interactive video board
  • 2015 Hall of Fame inductee John Calipari on interactive video board
  • Former Kentucky guard Pat Riley’s game-worn suit from 2006 NBA Finals as head coach of the Miami Heat
  • Devin Booker’s game-worn jersey from his 70-point game vs. Boston in 2017
  • Tubby Smith quote featured on Dr. James Naismith statue at entrance of the Hall of Fame
  • John Calipari quote featured on Dr. James Naismith statue at entrance of the Hall of Fame
  • John Calipari listed among 2015 Hall of Fame inductees

As should be expected, college basketball’s greatest tradition is featured quite well in Springfield.

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