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LOOK: Kentucky basketball takes over Naismith Hall of Fame

Jack PIlgrimby:Jack Pilgrim01/15/22

The winningest program in college basketball history is bound to leave a significant mark at the sport’s hall of fame, right? That remains the case with the Kentucky Wildcats at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA.

With KSR at the birthplace of basketball in Springfield College this weekend for the annual Spalding HoopHall Classic, we stopped in to see just how much blue got in at the historic venue. And yes, featured among countless basketball artifacts and memorabilia highlighting the sport’s brilliant history, there was plenty to see.

Ranging from game-worn jerseys and suits to trophies to displays honoring 2015 inductee John Calipari, the Hall was loaded with Kentucky-specific items. Take a look at the full run of UK features, starting with the 2012 National Championship trophy and Anthony Davis’ game-worn jersey from the game:

As should be expected, college basketball’s greatest tradition is featured quite well in Springfield.

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2024-06-15