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Kentucky basketball a religion for ultimate super-fan Bob Wiggins

Kentucky Wildcat basketball fans are known around the nation as the most passionate and dedicated fan base in collegiate athletics. The Big Blue Nation lives for each Wildcat victory and dies a little inside with each loss. Ove...

by Ken Howlett

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Remembering last year’s national title

It all came together one year ago today. The wait, the hard work, the anticipation -- they all came to one sweet conclusion with Kentucky's 67-59 victory over Kansas in the in New Orleans. It was UK's eighth national championsh...

by Eric Lindsey

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Where are they now: Delk’s career coming full circle

When Tony Delk walked to the center of Rupp Arena to receive his 1996 national championship ring last Wednesday night, the roar of the crowd made it clear just how important he still is to the Big Blue Nation.

by Jessi Greenberg

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The 1996 national championship team was honored with title rings that it never got after winning the championship that year. Asked about the '96 team, Cal said, "They sacrificed more than any team I'd ever seen. When you talk about guys getting 20 minutes who deserved 40 minutes and accepting it, it was incredible. ... Anytime I see them, they're always kind to us and this program. I'm just happy that the university stepped up and did what they did. I think it shows a lot that we do reach back. If there's anything that we can make right, we do."

Video: Never too late for national title rings

Members of the 1996 national championship team returned to Rupp Arena Wednesday for a special halftime ceremony to receive rings from the school that they never got after winning the title in East Rutherford, N.J.

by Eric Lindsey

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The 1996 national championship team will receive title rings from UK at halftime of the Kentucky-Mississippi State game on Wednesday. (photo courtesy of UK Athletics)

Getting championship rings ‘just like winning’ again for ’96 greats

In a halftime ceremony at UK's game vs. Mississippi State on Wednesday, members of the team will be given school rings to commemorate the 1996 national championship. Of the 15 players on the team's roster, 11 - Anderson, Sheppa...

by Guy Ramsey

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Vote: 2012 national title team among best ever

The NCAA is asking fans to vote for the top players, teams and moments in NCAA Tournament history, and last year's national championship Kentucky team is among the entries.

by Eric Lindsey

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