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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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9. Kenny Walker

4 seasons, 15.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, 57% FG, Best Nickname ‘Sky’

Kenny Walker, the second all-time leading scorer at Kentucky with 2,080 points was as athletic of a big man to ever walk the campus at Kentucky. He led the Wildcats in scoring his junior and senior year with 22.9 and 20.0 points per game respectively.

He was a four-time All-SEC player, including winning the 1986 SEC Player of the Year while also being a two-time All-American. He finished his career sixth all-time in rebounds as well, grabbing 942 during the four years in Lexington.

He never won a title at Kentucky, but did lead the Wildcats to the 1984 Final Four before losing to Georgetown. He earned the nickname Sky for his electric dunks, which carried over the NBA, winning the 1989 NBA Dunk Contest.

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