DECEMBER 10, 1962
Forward Cotton Nash
, who led the Cats in scoring for three straight years, was a big reason why SI made Kentucky
the preseason No. 3 pick.
MARCH 7, 1966
The Baron had mellowed with age but was hungry for another championship.
MARCH 28, 1966
Pat Riley
was UK
's top rebounder, but Texas
Western snagged the '66 title.
DECEMBER 2, 1968
Mike Casey
(left) helped the program reach its record 1,000th victory.
MARCH 16, 1970
Two-time All-America Dan Issel
(bottom, left) set 23 school records.
MARCH 31, 1975
The Cats returned to the Final Four after toppling the nation's No. 1 team.
APRIL 3, 1978
A 41-point effort from Jack Givens
won coach Joe B. Hall his hardware.
DECEMBER 5, 1983
Despite two injury-filled seasons, Sam Bowie
was still a force in the paint.
FEBRUARY 26, 1996
Rick Pitino
's drive and intensity translated into a championship season.
APRIL 8, 1996
The Untouchables made it through the NCAA
tournament unscathed.