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Kentucky Wildcats: 30 Greatest Players in School History

By Bobby Reagan

Feb 28, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats cheerleaders perform during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half at Rupp Arena. The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 84-67. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 28, 2015; Lexington, KY, USA; The Kentucky Wildcats cheerleaders perform during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half at Rupp Arena. The Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 84-67. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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15. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

1 season, 11.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 21.2 PER

If you’re going strictly by numbers, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has absolutely no right to be named the 15th best player in Kentucky’s illustrious program. But, that’s the beauty about basketball. There’s more to it than simple numbers.

Kidd-Gilchrist was the epitome of a defensive wizard. The athletic wing provided Calipari with the ability to trap whenever he wanted and play whatever type of lineup he wanted to, because Kidd-Gilchrist could guard every position.

Not to mention his defensive prowess came through when it mattered the most. When Kansas was making a run in the national championship game, Kidd-Gilchrist got beat backdoor. However, he didn’t give up on the play and made a sensational block at the rim to preserve the win for the Wildcats. The fan favorite was named second team All-American during his one year at Kentucky.

Next: No. 14 Ralph Beard