The 2025 Louisville-Kentucky basketball game will be the rivalry's earliest ever. Why? ... First, Nov. 26, 1983, when the game became an annual tradition. Then Nov. 27, 1993.

Kentucky led the nation in the 1993-94 season in 3-pointers made (301, tied with Arkansas for the most) and attempted (857). In 1999, Tubby Smith’s second season as the UK coach was full of success.

Kentucky basketball has dominated the SEC Tournament since its incarnation. ... UK guard Travis Ford won the award in 1993 and 1994.

Among Wildcats in the NBA, Issel ranks fourth in win shares and fifth in player efficiency rating, according to Basketball Reference. Issel remains Kentucky’s all-time scoring leader with 2,138 points ...