There are hundreds of legendary figures that we've associated with the Kentucky basketball program over the years, but none casts a bigger shadow than Adolph Rupp, whose greatness inspired lofty expectations felt by every coach and every fan who enters the building bearing his name. It's the still-looming presence of Rupp that chewed up Billy Gillispie (who even honored him with a brown suit) and inspires John Calipari. As part of the celebration of winning 2,000 games, Coach Cal took some time to visit Coach Rupp's grave along with Joe B. Hall and Rupp's son, Herky.
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There are hundreds of legendary figures that we've associated with the Kentucky basketball program over the years, but none casts a bigger shadow than Adolph Rupp, whose greatness inspired lofty expectations felt by every coach and every fan who enters the building bearing his name. It's the still-looming presence of Rupp that chewed up Billy Gillispie (who even honored him with a brown suit) and inspires John Calipari. As part of the celebration of winning 2,000 games, Coach Cal took some time to visit Coach Rupp's grave along with Joe B. Hall and Rupp's son, Herky. 
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