BASKETBALL 21 22 The UAlbany Game November 22 n 7 p.m. Lexington, Ky. n Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center R-Jr. | G/F | #20 ZAN PAYNEContents 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 Chalk Talk Mike Pratt previews the Albany game. 8 Cat Byte Kellan Grady talks about Oscar Tshiebwe’s play. 6 BBN Gameday Sahvir Wheeler’s knack for sharing the ball with his teammates is discussed on BBN Tonight. 12 Catching Up With Cal John Calipari shares his thoughts after the Ohio game. 10 16 Around the SEC 20 Schedule/ Results 18 From Press Row 22 Kentucky Statistics 26 Kentucky Roster 24 UAlbany Statistics 28 UAlbany Roster UAlbany Game November 22 | Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center©2021 The Coca-Cola Company. Proud partner ofOn the Cover: R-Jr., Guard/Forward Zan Payne 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 Richie Farmer 56 Sports Update Swiming & Diving 58 UK Sports Network 64 Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 68 President Eli Capilouto 62 Kentucky Traditions 66 Retired Jerseys Deron Feldhaus 69 Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart UAlbany Game November 22 | Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena at Central Bank CenterBig 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 Kellan Grady talks about Oscar Tshiebwe’s play. 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.TALK Mike Pratt previews the University at Albany game 8 @KentuckyMBBGet Fresh Game Day Faves with FREE Pickup * Shop on our app. Official Grocery Partner of UK Athletics *Free pickup on orders of $35 or more. Restrictions may apply. FRESH FOR EVERYONE ™Next >