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The infamous Christian Laettner shot that won the game in overtime as seen from behind during the Duke-Kentucky game on March 28, 1992 in Philadelphia. Duke won the NCAA Tournament East Region Finals matchup 104-103 in overtime.

No. 1: Duke 104, Kentucky 103 (OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

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UK team runs together at center court after beating Duke 86-84 in the NCAA South Regional Final in St. Petersburg, Fla., on March 22, 1998.

No. 2: Kentucky 86, Duke 84

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

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No. 3: Kentucky 99, Louisiana State 95

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

LSU guard Chris Jackson fired a three-point shot amid defense from Kentucky's John Pelphrey and Derrick Miller.

No. 4: Kentucky 100, Louisiana State 95

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Sam Bowie positioned under Georgetown's Patrick Ewing as UK's Kenny Walker put up a shot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four at Seattle March 31, 1984. Georgetown beat Kentucky 53-40.

No. 5: Georgetown 53, Kentucky 40

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

No. 6: Kentucky 78, Utah 69

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

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Tony Delk held the championship trophy after UK defeated Syracuse 76-67 in the NCAA Basketball Tournament Championship game April 1, 1996 in East Rutherford, N.J.

No. 7: Kentucky 76, Syracuse 67

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

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Kentucky's Scott Padgett (34) looks to pass as Arizona's Mike Bibby (10) puts on the pressure Monday during the first half. Kentucky lost to Arizona 84-79 in overtime in the NCAA championship game on March 31, 1997 in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.

No. 8: Arizona 84, Kentucky 79 (OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

UK's Mark Pope hugs Tony Delk after Delk was fouled while making a two-point basket during the second half of the NCAA Final Four semi final against Massachusetts in East Rutherford, N.J. March 30, 1996. UK won 81-74.

No. 9: Kentucky 81, Massachusetts 74

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Michigan's Chris Webber puts up a shot over UK's Jared Prickett in the NCAA Tournament Final Four in the Louisiana Superdome, April 3, 1993. Michigan 81, Kentucky 78 (OT).

No. 10: Michigan 81, Kentucky 78 (OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Louisville Coach Rick Pitino shouts to his players during first half action at the University of Kentucky vs University of Louisville basketball game at Rupp Arena, Lexington, Ky., Dec. 29, 2001.

No. 11: Kentucky 82, Louisville 62

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

UK's Antwain Barbour tries to stop a shot by Marquette's Dwyane Wade in NCAA Midwest Regional finals on Saturday, March 29, 2003 at the Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minn.

No. 12: Marquette 83, Kentucky 69

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Tony Delk, Anthony Epps and Jamal Mashburn celebrate after winning the SEC Tournament finals in the Georgia Dome, March 12, 1995. Kentucky 95, Arkansas 93.

No. 13: Kentucky 95, Arkansas 93 (OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Ravi Moss and Kelenna Azubuike hug Patrick Sparks after he hit a three-point shot to tie the score in regulation in the second half of UK and Michigan State in the Frank Erwin Center in the regional finals of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday March 27, 2005 in Austin, Texas.

No. 14: Michigan State 94, Kentucky 88 (2OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Jodie Meeks pointed up before being interviewed after the game as the University of Kentucky played the University of Tennessee in Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009. This is second-half action. UK won 90-72.

No. 15: Kentucky 90, Tennessee 72

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Kentucky's Rex Chapman playing in the UK-U of L game on Dec. 27, 1986 in Louisville, Ky. Kentucky won 85-51

No. 16: Kentucky 85, Louisville 51

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Tayshaun Prince reacts, somewhat, after hitting his third three-point attempt in the first half against North Carolina on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2001 in Rupp Arena.

No. 17: Kentucky 79, North Carolina 59

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Gerald Fitch celebrates with Keith Bogans near the end of the game as the University of Kentucky played the University of Florida in Rupp Arena, in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003. This is second half basketball action. UK defeated Florida 70-55.

No. 18: Kentucky 70, Florida 55

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

March 10, 1984: UK's Kenny Walker, facing camera, celebrates after beating Auburn in the SEC Tournament championship game at Nashville’s Memorial Gym.

No. 19: Kentucky 51, Auburn 49

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

First-year UK head coach Rick Pitino on the sidelines in December 1989.

No. 20: Kansas 150, Kentucky 95

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

UK's Patrick Sparks claps as after U of L turned over the ball in the second half as the University of Kentucky plays the University of Louisville in Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 18, 2004. UK beat UL 60-58.

No. 21: Kentucky 60, Louisville 58

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

UK's Patrick Sparks claps as after U of L turned over the ball in the second half as the University of Kentucky plays the University of Louisville in Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky., on Dec. 18, 2004. UK beat UL 60-58.

No. 22: Louisville 65, Kentucky 56

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Kentucky's Sam Bowie and Melvin Turpin in Rupp Arena.

No. 23: Kentucky 74, Houston 67

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

UK head coach Billy Gillispie watched his team in the final minutes of the second half of a 84-68 loss to Gardner-Webb in the 2K Sports College Hoops Classic in Rupp Arena on Nov. 7, 2007.

No. 24: Gardner-Webb 84, Kentucky 68

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season.

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

Cedric Jenkins in Kentucky's 76-75 win over Louisville on Dec. 12, 1987 in Rupp Arena.

No. 25: Kentucky 76, Louisville 75

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable basketball games since the 1983-84 season

Herald-Leader Sports Columnist Mark Story has looked back at Kentucky basketball games since the 1983-84 season, when the Herald-Leader began its electronic archive, and has selected his top 25 most memorable games. One game will be revealed each day until Nov. 11. Check each day to see where your favorite game was ranked.

No. 1: Kentucky 43, Louisiana State 37 (3OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Oct. 13, 2007: Talk about your Bluegrass Miracles. Braxton Kelley’s stop of LSU’s Charles Scott on fourth-and-2 in the third overtime gave UK its first victory over a No. 1-ranked team since 1964.

No. 2: Louisiana State 33, Kentucky 30

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Nov. 9, 2002: A Gatorade bath for Guy Morriss. Kentucky fans celebrating on a goal post as the final horn sounds. Victory fireworks going off over Commonwealth Stadium. And LSU’s Devery Henderson turning Marcus Randall’s Hail Mary heave into a game-winning 75-yard TD for the Tigers.

No. 3: Kentucky 40, Alabama 34 (OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Oct. 4, 1997: Tim Couch’s 26-yard TD pass to Craig Yeast in overtime did more than give UK its first victory over Alabama since 1922, it also brought the Commonwealth Stadium goal posts down for the first time in history.

No. 4: Kentucky 40, Louisville 34

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Sept. 14, 2007: In the most hyped Governor’s Cup battle in history, Andre Woodson hit Steve Johnson on a 57-yard touchdown bomb with 28 seconds left in the game to lift UK over the No. 9 Cardinals.

No. 5: Kentucky 17, Tennessee 12

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Nov. 24, 1984: When George Adams, Paul Calhoun & Co. walked out of Neyland Stadium with The Beer Barrel, who would have ever dreamed that, 24 games later, it would still be the last time UK has beaten Tennessee.

No. 6: Tennessee 52, Kentucky 50 (4OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Nov. 24, 2007: Down 31-14 in the third quarter, UK rallied furiously behind the stellar play of Jacob Tamme (nine catches, 104 yards) and, in the second overtime, found itself a 34-yard field goal from ending what was then a 22-game losing streak against the Vols. The kick was blocked and The Streak lived.

No. 7: Kentucky 16, Georgia 10

Oct. 22, 1988: Alfred Rawls of Pitts, Ga., broke a 48-yard TD run in the third period and the UK defense made it stand up to give the Cats a win over the highest-ranked team (No. 11) it beat in the 1980s.

No. 8: Kentucky 20, Wisconsin 19 (Hall of Fame Bowl)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Dec. 29, 1984: Joey Worley hit a school-record 52-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to allow George Adams, Paul Calhoun & Co. to score their ninth win with an upset of the No. 19 Badgers.

No. 9: Kentucky 68, Louisville 34

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Sept. 5, 1998: There are house warmings and then there was the nuclear explosion Tim Couch (seven TD passes) unleashed to spoil the first game in Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.

No. 10: Kentucky 28, Clemson 20 (Music City Bowl)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Dec. 29, 2006: Andre Woodson threw three TD passes and UK scored its first bowl victory in 22 years (and a bit of revenge for Marty Moore).

No. 11: Clemson 14, Kentucky 13 (Peach Bowl)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Dec. 31, 1993: It seems unfair that one of the best players in UK history, Marty Moore, went out by fumbling back to Clemson what would have been a game-saving interception for UK had he just fallen down when he caught the ball.

No. 12: Arkansas 71, Kentucky 63 (7OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Nov. 1, 2003: The longest game ever played in Commonwealth Stadium saw UK within one play of victory five different times, but the Cats could not close.

No. 13: Louisville 40, Kentucky 34 (OT)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Sept. 2, 2000: “The Lightning Game” saw Mother Nature stop play in the third quarter, UK miss a chip-shot field goal at the end of regulation, and Louisville’s Tony Stallings win the game with a 25-yard jaunt in OT.

No. 14: Kentucky 22, Louisville 17

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Sept. 1, 2002: A fierce UK defensive front led by Dewayne Robertson pounded Louisville quarterback Dave Ragone and Guy Morriss’s Cats stunned the No. 17 Cards.

No. 15: Penn State 26, Kentucky 14 (Outback Bowl)

Mark Story recounts UK's 25 most memorable football games since 1983

Jan. 1, 1999: In its first New Year’s Day Bowl in 47 years, Kentucky roared to a 14-3 lead behind two Tim Couch TD passes but Joe Paterno’s defense stifled Hal Mumme’s offense in the final three quarters.


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