BASKETBALL 21 22 The Western Kentucky Game Lexington, Ky. n Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Presented By Dec. 22 n 6 p.m.Thank You to Tonight'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 The Wildcats spent the day volunteering to support the Kentucky United Relief effort. 8 Cat Byte Sahvir Wheeler shares his thoughts after the North Carolina game. 6 BBN Gameday Coach Cal talks about finding an op- ponent after the Louisville game was postponed on BBN Tonight. 12 Catching Up With Cal John Calipari talks about the play of his team after the North Carolina win. 10 16 Around the SEC 20 Schedule/ Results 18 From Press Row 22 Kentucky Statistics 26 Kentucky Roster 24 Western Kentucky Statistics 28 Western Kentucky Roster Western Kentucky Game December 22 | Lexington, Ky. Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center©2021 The Coca-Cola Company. Proud partner ofOn the Cover: The Wildcats and Hilltoppers battle for the Bluegrass. 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 Vernon Hatton 56 Sports Update Volleyball 58 UK Sports Network 64 Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center 68 President Eli Capilouto 62 Kentucky Traditions 66 Retired Jerseys Johnny Cox 69 Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart Western Kentucky Game December 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 Sahvir Wheeler shares his thoughts after the North Carolina game. 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 >