... in 1999, fans were getting anxious to see a matchup of recent NCAA Champions as most of the players of the '96 and '98 team held a charity exhibition in Rupp Arena. The proceeds from the event would be benefiting the Derek Anderson Foundation and the UK basketball museum. Tubby Smith would coach the '98 Champs and Delray Brooks would be given the luxury of "coaching" the '96 Champs. 18,000 tickets were sold for the charity exhibition as Cat fans got a chance to see the mini-dynasty in action. The Derek Anderson Foundation provides assistance to disadvantaged youth in a variety of ways. UK calendar
If memory serves, the game ended in a 103-103 tie, with the final points coming on a last second shot from half court.
ReplyDeletenow that you say that, it sounds right. Of course I just forgot what I went into the kitchen to do.
ReplyDeleteI am confident about the tie and the final shot, just not the score. I was among the 18k in attendence.
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