BASKETBALL 21 22 The North Carolina Game Las Vegas n T-Mobile Arena Dec. 18 n 5:30 p.m. Presented ByThank You to Today's Game Sponsor,Contents Page Continued on Page 4 Meet the Wildcats 30 Dontaie Allen 32 Keion Brooks Jr. 34 Brennan Canada 36 Daimion Collins 38 CJ Fredrick 40 Kellan Grady 42 Bryce Hopkins 44 Davion Mintz 46 Zan Payne 48 Jacob Toppin 50 Oscar Tshiebwe 52 Lance Ware 53 TyTy Washington, Jr. 54 Kareem Watkins 55 Sahvir Wheeler Inside Today’s Game Kentucky United Tornado Disaster Relief CJ Fredrick shares his thoughts after work- ing a shift on the telethon phones . 8 Cat Byte Davion Mintz discusses his favorite Christmas movie. 6 BBN Gameday Players get involved with the Kentucky United Diaster Relief Telethon on BBN Tonight. 12 Catching Up With Cal John Calipari talks about a film session he had with the players. 10 16 Around the SEC 20 Schedule/ Results 18 From Press Row 22 Kentucky Statistics 26 Kentucky Roster 24 North Carolina Statistics 28 North Carolina Roster North Carolina Game December 18 | Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena©2021 The Coca-Cola Company. Proud partner ofOn the Cover: Kentucky battles North Carolina in the CBS Sports Classic. 2021-22 Kentucky Basketball Yearbook is published by the University of Kentucky Athletics Department. University of Kentucky Athletics Director: Mitch Barnhart Communications and Public Relations: Eric Lindsey, Deb Moore 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, Adair Mattingly, Seth Poteat, Kim Ramsay, Lance Reed, Brian Sayre, Kim Shelton, Brad Tucker Design & Publishing Managing Editor Jai Giffin Creative Director Jamie Barker Production Assistance Laura Doolittle, Adam Peterson, Lisa Roberts, Bob Slater University and Tradition 60 Retired Jerseys Cotton Nash 56 Sports Update Football 58 UK Sports Network 64 Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 68 President Eli Capilouto 62 Kentucky Traditions 66 Retired Jerseys Louie Dampier 69 Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart North Carolina Game December 18 | Las Vegas T-Mobile ArenaBig 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 STORIESSponsored By Davion Mintz discusses his favorite Christmas movie. 6 @KentuckyMBBThere’s a Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance agent in every Kentucky county, which means you always have someone nearby who’s focused on your individual insurance needs. And when you experience loss from an accident or storm, that’s a real game changer. Find your hometown agent at kyfb.com. BIG ON COMMITMENT. ® KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU INSURANCE AUTO HOME LIFE BUSINESS A MEMBER SERVICE KYFB.COM Agents who are always on the ball.Next >