Baker's Dozen > UK's Best Recruiting Classes (1966 Thru 2009)
1. 2009 - Wall, Cousins, Orton, Bledsoe, Hood, Dodson
2. 1979 - Bowie, Hord, Minniefield, Hurt, Heitz
3. 1995 - Mercer, Turner, Mohammed, Simmons
4. 1974 - Givens, Robey, Lee, Phillips, Hall
5. 1992 - Rhodes, Delk, McCarty, Prickett, Dent
6. 1971 - Grevey, Conner, Flynn, Guyette, Smith, Lochmueller, Hale
7. 1966 - Issel, Casey, Pratt, Butler, Pool, Busey, Wheeler, Dinwiddie, Mills, Fraley, Spears
8. 1994 - Walker, Edwards, Padgett, Anderson, Mills
9. 2004 - Morris, Crawford, Rondo, Bradley
10. 1980 - Turpin, Bearup, Master, Beal
11. 1999 - Bogans, Stone, Stewart (Knight), Estill
12. 1988 - Mills, Kemp, Farmer, Woods
13. 1984 - Davender, Madison, Jenkins, Lock, Ziegler, Behnke
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And the Goose
And I forgot to include Jack Givens.
by chicagoblues on May 19, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan Hall, Betsy Lane, 6-10
Transferred to Marshall after 9 games at semester in 1976.
"The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground." --Thomas Jefferson
Correct
UK declined an opportunity to sign Kenny Higgs of Owensboro in 1974 despite his public declaration he wanted to sign with Kentucky.
Higgs was HS All-American who went on to stardom at LSU.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 20, 2009 6:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Forty -
what measures – subjective and/or objective – did you use?
if based on HS rankings, i would have to say your #2 choice would have to considered to have fallen short, based on hindsight.
that being said, based on potential coming out of HS, i might be tempted to move #9 – 2004 a bit higher….
i might move some classes around 1 or 2 spots, but we have had some good classes….
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on May 20, 2009 9:54 AM EDT reply actions
HS Rankings At The Time
The 2009 class is 0-0 and hasn’t accomplished anything (yet).
I’d say 1974 and 1995 are the most accomplished classes in the modern era of recruiting.
The Beard-Groza-Jones (et al) class is the most accomplished class EVER at UK.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 20, 2009 10:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Forty,
This is so cool to look at. A list of greatness, surely. If someone wants to change the list around, we can do that. But I just look at the list and say, WOW. Take the 1,2,3,& 4’s away if you want. The fact that we have such an impressive list is victory enough for me. I don’t think that it matters, especially when the list is so mind boggling as Kentucky’s. To me it is just a list compiled of greater years. Imagine that. A great new season with a new great list. WOW…
I like your stats Forty. I really do. You can always be counted on for stats. Also for a lot of insight on facts and trivia. Thanks for the post…. WOW….
:-)
Blue, there is no other color to Bleed !!!
Best Nickname I've Seen For 2009 Class = Noah's Ark
Dave Telep of Scout coined the phrase “Noah’s Ark” for UK’s recruits.
2 of everything – 2 point guards, 2 wing players, 2 post players.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 21, 2009 6:46 AM EDT reply actions
sorry--
makes me think of a player from florida that i do not wish to think about ….
unless of course, the class of 2009 collects 2 more pieces – 2 NC’s…….
only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team
by memphis wildcat on May 22, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Ranking Recruiting Classes
The ultimate ranking comes after the recruits have performed. The 74 and 92 classes would have to be ranked higher based on what they accomplished if you based things on actual performance. The 79 and 04 classes would have to be classified as disappoitments. This years incredible recruiting haul could go either way especially if you factor in that some will be one and done.
1992 Or 1995
1995 class made 3 FF appearances and won 2 NC.
1992 class made 2 FF and won 1 NC.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 21, 2009 7:18 AM EDT up reply actions
It Always Amazes Me When UK Fans Don't Give Enough Credit To 1995 Class
Clearly Pitino’s BEST class at UK in my view.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 21, 2009 7:19 AM EDT up reply actions
AMEN!!
I still say the 95-96 Kats were the best. That is as far as sheer,raw talent goes, but if you go on heart we would have to look at the 92 club (please 4 give me if my years are off) with Pelphry, Feldhause and those guys. man I can’t wait for Midnight Madness. can you imagine what it will be like this year???
Jeff Jones
95 Class
I was in no way taking anything away from the 95 class. It was truly a great class. The point I was making was that rating recruiting classes at the time of signing means nothing. It’s what they accomplish during their careers that matters most. Perhaps I overlooked the 95 class. At least you (Forty) finally gave RP some credit.
by maysvilleblue on May 21, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Your Last Sentence Is Inaccurate
Always have given him credit for 1990-97.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 22, 2009 6:29 AM EDT up reply actions
95 class
had the benefit of playing with the 94 class for that 1st one Forty….Walker & Co. made a pretty formidable group…and some of those were there for both champs.
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Yep, And Remember
The 92 class had Mashburn leading the FF path in 1993, too.
In terms of accompishments, it’s clear to me that 95 > 92 even though both did very well at UK.
by FortyYearCatFan on May 21, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
One lousy shot and the world could have been much
different for that ’92 bunch. Where can I get one of those I STILL hate Laettner shirts at?…..lol
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