Showing posts with label Edition. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Edition. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats: Memorable Stories of Wildcats Basketball (Second Edition) (Game of My Life)

Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats: Memorable Stories of Wildcats Basketball (Second Edition) (Game of My Life) Review



Kentucky Wildcats celebrate their greatest moments in basketball—newly updated!

How does it feel to play your last college game and land on the cover of Sports Illustrated? What was it like to be a part of the team that won the University of Kentucky’s first national championship ever? Readers will find the answer to these questions and so much more in Ryan Clark’s newly updated edition of Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats.

Clark takes readers into the arena and onto the court with this in-depth look at the legends of Kentucky basketball. Stars like Jamal Mashburn, Dan Issel, Kenny Walker, Derek Anderson, Walter McCarty, Richie Farmer, Jack "Goose" Givens, Louie Dampier, John Pelphrey, Travis Ford, and Brandon Knight are among the many players who share their stories. Some of the games described involve championships, while others have extraordinary personal meaning. Over thirty players share the moment that defined their college basketball careers. Without a doubt, Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats captures the passion and spirit of the men who have made this team a legend for the last seventy years. 30 black & white photographs


Thursday, April 5, 2012

The University of Kentucky Basketball Encyclopedia (Revised and Updated Edition)

The University of Kentucky Basketball Encyclopedia (Revised and Updated Edition) Review



The definitive reference to University of Kentucky Basketball history—newly updated.

The Kentucky Wildcats are the winningest program ever in the history of college basketball, and The University of Kentucky Basketball Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive book ever assembled on the history of the team. Written in a unique, easy-to-read style that brings to life the exploits of Wildcat teams and players, the book includes details about “The Fabulous Five,” “The Fiddlin’ Five,” “Rupp’s Runts,” “The Unforgettables,” Jamal Mashburn, Rex Chapman, Melvin Turpin, Kenny Walker, John Wall, and more. Coaching greats Adolph Rupp, Joe B. Hall, Eddie Sutton, Rick Pitino, Tubby Smith, and John Calipari are also featured, as are each of their seven NCAA championships. This is a must read for all Kentucky basketball fans. 400 black-and-white photographs