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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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5. John Wall

1 season, 16.6 points, 6.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals

Remember how there’s more to basketball than looking at stats? Well, combine stats and being the second most important player to commit to Kentucky in the school history and you have John Wall. See, John Wall made Kentucky cool again.

After one of the lowest points in Kentucky basketball history, otherwise known as the Billy Gillispie-era, Wall was the first recruit to come with John Calipari to Kentucky. He came as the No. 1 recruit and didn’t disappoint. He led the Wildcats to a No. 1 ranking and SEC title before being upset by West Virginia in the Elite Eight.

Wall set the school record for most assists in a single season (241) and most assists in a single game (16). Despite playing just one year, he finished ninth all-time in steals for Kentucky.

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