September 8, 2024
Kentucky’s Scott Padgett, left, laughed with Wayne Turner as Padgett went to the free-throw line with less than a second in overtime of UK’s match with Kansas in the NCAA First and Second Round in New Orleans, March 14, 1999. Kentucky won 92-88 advancing to play Miami (Ohio) in the Regional in St. Louis, which they won 58-43. Kentucky could not advance past Michigan State in the second regional game, losing 66-73, finishing the season under Tubby Smith at 28-9. UK opens NCAA Tournament play tonight against Davidson in Boise, ID. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff