BASKETBALL 2223 South Carolina State Game November 17 n 7:00 p.m. ET Lexington, Ky. n Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center TRIBUTE CLASSIC Head Coach Joe B. Hall 1972-1985 Presented ByThank You to Tonight's Game Sponsor,Contents 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 Coach Cal’s thoughts after the Michigan State game. 10 Cat Byte Oscar Tshiebwe shares his desire to write books. 8 From Press Row Kentucky tipsoff against South Carolina State tonight in the Tribute Classic. 14 BBN Gameday Cason Wallace talks about playing the saxophone on BBN Gameday. 12 18 Inside the Numbers 22 Schedule/ Results 20 Around the SEC 24 Kentucky Statistics 28 Kentucky Roster 26 South Carolina State Statistics 30 South Carolina State Roster South Carolina State Game November 17 | Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center61 UK Sports Network 58 Sports Update Men’s Soccer 60 Retired Jerseys Kenny Walker 64 Kentucky Traditions 68 President Eli Capilouto 62 Retired Jerseys Sam Bowie 66 Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 70 Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart South Carolina State Game November 17 | 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 Oscar Tshiebwe shares his desire to write books. 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.Next >