Kentucky
Sunday Headlines: Beating Florida and Celebrating Mike Pratt Edition
Saturday evening was particular for a number of causes. It’s all the time a very good feeling when the Kentucky Wildcats beat Florida in any sport, particularly basketball and soccer.
The Wildcats did simply that, edging out the Gators, 72-67.
Maybe the very best a part of Kentucky’s win was middle Oscar Tshiebwe performed one in all his worst video games as a Wildcat, but the Wildcats have been nonetheless in a position to come out on prime. The reigning Nationwide Participant of the 12 months scored simply 4 factors and fouled out in 34 minutes, however the likes of Cason Wallace/CJ Fredrick/Jacob Toppin/Sahvir Wheeler carried the load, scoring 57 of the workforce’s 72 factors.
Saturday evening was additionally particular as a result of Kentucky honored the late Mike Pratt by retiring his jersey within the Rupp Area rafters throughout halftime.
UK Athletics performed this tribute video throughout halftime.
Dan Issel and Pratt’s household have been in a position to attend the ceremony.
Mike Pratt’s #22 jersey was simply retired throughout a halftime ceremony right here at Rupp Area. It sits within the rafters proper subsequent to teammate Dan Issel’s.
Pratt, who was additionally a longtime broadcaster for Kentucky, died final yr.@LEX18News @BBNTonight pic.twitter.com/5Sw2vmBspA
— Ricky Sayer (@RickyReports) February 5, 2023
In UK historical past, Pratt stays a top-30 scorer, rebounder and help man for his profession. He was an distinctive basketball participant however an excellent higher particular person. That was on full show Saturday evening throughout his ceremony and can reside on ceaselessly through his reminiscence.
Lot of Completely happy Cal final evening.
Clippers be part of commerce talks for Nets’ Kyrie Irving – ESPN
Would this be a very good match?
Sand from Brady’s retirement video being auctioned – USA Right now
That is… ridiculous.
LeBron James closes in on NBA document – ESPN
Simply 36 factors away from the large mark.
No. 22 Indiana upsets No. 1 Purdue – USA Right now
This was fairly the sport.
2023 NFL draft QB Sizzling Board – ESPN
The place does Will Levis rank?
Lakers exploring methods to enhance with Westbrook deal – Yahoo!
NBA commerce deadline heating up.
Agent’s Take: 2022 Contract Awards – CBS Sports activities
How did these huge cash offers pan out?
Bettor wagers $1 million on Eagles to be victorious – Yahoo!
One week away from the large sport.