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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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Oct 17, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; A general view of the floor at Rupp Arena before Big Blue Madness. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2014; Lexington, KY, USA; A general view of the floor at Rupp Arena before Big Blue Madness. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

13. Cotton Nash

Cotton Nash isn’t one of the first names many Kentucky fans will rattle off when listing the great players to pass through. However, he played for three seasons and was a three-time All-American and three-time All-SEC performer. Not bad for a guy who can slip through the cracks.

He played just 78 games for the Wildcats but currently sits seventh all-time in scoring with 1,770 points. His 962 rebounds is good for fifth all-time at Kentucky as well. His 44 hangs in the rafters at Rupp Arena, as he was a dominant force in the early 1960’s for Kentucky. He would be drafted No. 12 by the Lakers and also play three years in the MLB for Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins.

Next: No. 12 - Alex Groza