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1970-71 - (Won 12; Lost 8) - Coach: Joe Hall

1970-71 Freshman Team

1970-71 Freshman Results

1970-71 Freshman Statistics

1971-72 - (Won 22; Lost 0) - Coach: Joe Hall

1971-72 Freshman Team

The July issue of Basketball News selected the University of Kentucky's 1971-72 undefeated freshman basketball team as the nation's No. 1 freshman team.

The Kittens, who overpowered 22 opponents with balanced scoring for a 32.8 average victory margin, were selected over Southern California (17-1), Michigan (12-0), Jacksonville (23-2), and North Carolina State (15-1).

Teh News, basketball's oldest year-around magazine, stated that when Kentucky signed four members of the 1971 Basketball News 40-man high school All-America squad, it was expected that the Kittens would be a fantastic team. They rolled up a perfect 22-0 season and gained The Basketball News' vote as the No. 1 frosh team in the country.

Maryland won the accolade in 1970-71, while UCLA won the year before.

A further indication of the successful frosh campaign was the fact that the 22 wins posted by Kentucky were the most in recent years for a freshman team. The News' research on freshman teams does not extend prior to the 1961 season.

Coach Hall, extremely pleased for the team members who worked hard for the honor, said, "We are certainly happy to receive this honor from such a fine publication as Basketball News."

1971-72 Freshman Results

1971-72 Freshman Statistics

1972-73 - (Won 2; Lost 10) - Coach: Dick Parsons

Starting with the 1972-73 season, freshmen became eligible for varsity per the NCAA. Kentucky chose to retain a junior varsity team, which allowed many of the incoming freshmen and other young players to gain valuable gametime and experience.

1972-73 Junior Varsity Team

1972-73 Junior Varsity and Freshman Results

1972-73 Junior Varsity Statistics

1973-74 - (Won 7; Lost 3) - Coach: Dick Parsons

1973-74 Junior Varsity Team

1973-74 Junior Varsity Results

1973-74 Junior Varsity Statistics

1974-75 - (Won 4; Lost 2) - Coach: Ray Edelman

1974-75 Junior Varsity Roster

1974-75 Junior Varsity Statistics and Results

1975-76 - (Won 5; Lost 2) - Coach: Jim Long

1975-76 Junior Varsity Roster

1975-76 Junior Varsity Schedule

The Junior Varsity experience paid off for some players. During the 1976-77 season the varsity team found itself short of players and called up former JV players Steve Williams and Brad Lawless to provide depth.

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