Kentucky Basketball By The Numbers A History of Kentucky Basketball Uniform Numbers and the Players Who Made Them Famous Dive deep into the rich history of the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball program through the lens of their jersey numbers—from Joe B. Hall's championship rebuild to Eddie Sutton's high-flying era, Rick Pitino's "Refuse to Lose" revival, Tubby Smith's stability, John Calipari's one-and-done dynasty, and Mark Pope's returner-focused future. This comprehensive guide explores every jersey number worn since 1972-73, spotlighting: Retired and honored jerseys: #00 Tony Delk, #21 Jack Givens, #35 Kevin Grevey, #53 Rick Robey, #4 Kyle Macy, #34 Kenny Walker, and the Unforgettables (#11 Sean Woods, #32 Richie Farmer, #34 John Pelphrey, Deron Feldhaus #12) - Iconic stars and their numbers: Devin Booker #1, Anthony Davis #23, John Wall #11, De'Aaron Fox #0, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #22, Jamal Murray #23, Bam Adebayo #3, Karl-Anthony Towns #12, DeMarcus Cousins #15, Reed Sheppard #15 - Championship moments, NBA pipelines, and era-defining players from the 1978 title to the 1996 and 2012 champions With player profiles, key stats, historical context, and connections across decades, Kentucky Basketball By The Numbers is the ultimate reference for Kentucky Wildcats basketball fans, college basketball history enthusiasts, and collectors of sports memorabilia. Perfect for Big Blue Nation loyalists who want to relive Rupp Arena glory, understand the evolution of Wildcat jersey traditions, and celebrate the numbers that shaped the winningest program in NCAA Division I men's basketball. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the Big Blue Nation, this book threads together the past, present, and future of Kentucky basketball—one number at a time.