K A R E E M W A T K I N S , J R . , G Kareem Watkins BASKETBALL 2223 Howard Game November 7 n 6:30 p.m. ET Lexington, Ky. n Rupp Arena at Central Bank CenterContents Page Continued on Page 6 Meet the Wildcats 32 Brennan Canada 34 Daimion Collins 36 Grant Darbyshire 38 CJ Fredrick 40 Walker Horn 42 Chris Livingston 44 Ugonna Onyenso 46 Antonio Reeves 48 Adou Thiero 50 Jacob Toppin 52 Oscar Tshiebwe 54 Cason Wallace 55 Lance Ware 56 Kareem Watkins 57 Sahvir Wheeler Inside Today’s Game Catching Up With Cal John Calipari has a message for Big Blue Nation 10 Cat Byte Lance Ware discusses the play of his UK teammates 8 From Press Row Kentucky tips-off the 2022- 23 season tonight against Howard 14 BBN Gameday Tom Leach previews this year’s UK team on BBN Gameday 12 18 Inside the Numbers 22 Schedule/ Results 20 Around the SEC 24 Kentucky Statistics 28 Kentucky Roster 26 Howard Statistics 30 Howard Roster Howard Game November 7 | Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center61 UK Sports Network 58 Sports Update Women’s Basketball 60 Retired Jerseys Jamal Mashburn 64 Kentucky Traditions 68 President Eli Capilouto 64 Retired Jerseys Tony Delk 66 Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 70 Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart Howard Game November 7 | Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 2022-23 Kentucky Basketball Yearbook is published by the University of Kentucky Athletics Department. University of Kentucky Athletics Director: Mitch Barnhart Communications and Public Relations: Deb Moore, Brett Rybak 546 East Main Street First Floor Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 226-4540 UK Sports Marketing Powered by JMI Sports Brandon Baker, Seth Boyle, Curtis Burch, Randy Carter, Annie Gillenwater,Devin Jones, Adair Mattingly, Seth Poteat, Kim Ramsay, Lance Reed, Chad Ruhl, Kim Shelton, Brad Tucker Design & Publishing Managing Editor: Jai Giffin Creative Director: Jamie Barker Production Assistance: Laura Doolittle, Lisa Roberts University and TraditionBig Blue Nation doesn’t back down from a challenge. Neither do we. Whether Kentuckians are facing a life-changing diagnosis, a season-ending injury, or, like Coach Cal, they just want to get back out on the court pain-free, we’re with them every step of the way. That’s why we’re THE OFFICIAL HEALTHCARE PARTNER OF BIG BLUE NATION. Read their stories at proof.ukhealthcare.com/bbn The Power of Advanced MedicineSponsored By Lance Ware discusses the play of his UK teammates 8 @KentuckyMBBHow will your insurance company perform when it counts? If it’s Kentucky Farm Bureau, you know you have a local agent who’s committed to making things right after a storm or accident. Putting your trust in Kentucky’s insurance company: always a winning strategy. Find your hometown agent at kyfb.com. BIG ON COMMITMENT. ® KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU INSURANCE AUTO HOME LIFE BUSINESS A MEMBER SERVICE KYFB.COM Insurance that comes through in the clutch.10 @KentuckyMBBYou can enjoy FREE * grocery delivery, 2X Fuel Points and more for as low as $59/year. *$35 order minimum. Restrictions apply. Subject to availability. Delivery time not guaranteed. Official Grocery Partner of UK AthleticsNext >