A sampling of the reaction on Twitter from notable Kentucky fans and followers:

NBA legend Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson): Congrats to @UKCoachCalipari on an icredible win and proving not only can he recruit, but he is a great coach.

■ And later: If Brandon Knight were to come out, I would take him number 1 in the draft.

Former UK player Jamal Mashburn (@ jamalmashburn): Congrats to UK B Ball team on the win and getting to the Final 4. Complete the task and win it all. I will be in Houston to support the CATS

Actress Ashley Judd (@ashleytjudd): WHAT A DAY! UK FINAL FOUR!!! DF WON ST PETE! AIE AIE AIE AE AEI! LIGGINS!! My favorite player all season, extraordinary display. GO CATS!

Dick Vitale (@DickieV): They r dancing with joy in Lexington Ky - Kentucky gets big 3 from Liggins to seal deal

Sen. Rand Paul (@SenRandPaul): Congratulations to the @UniversityofKY Wildcats! On to the Final Four!

UK women's basketball coach Matthew Mitchell (@UKCoachMitchell): So impressed with @UKCoachCalipari! He was actually able to bring this group of players together & make them a TEAM! It's very hard to do!!

■ And later: Those players have my #respect! Very happy for those young men! They made Kentucky proud! Go Big Blue!!!

Former UK player DeMarcus Cousins (@boogiecousins): Just landed and Philly and I heard the cats pulled it out ....go cats!!!!

Lexington Mayor Jim Gray (JimGrayLexKY): Sweeeeeeeet Victoreeee!

■ And later: Lookout Mayor Parker @houstontxdotgov.... Big Blue Nation is coming to Houston. 8th National Title in sight! Great performance in NJ!

Sports commentator Seth Davis (@SethDavisHoops): This is finest job of @UKCoachCalipari's career. And that's saying a lot! I know the BBN will be out in force in Houston.

UK football coach Joker Phillips (@jokerphillips): Amazing job by Coach Cal an the Cats. Final 4

Former Secretary of State Trey Grayson (@KYTrey): We win and the door on the plane just closed. C-A-T-S Cats! Cats! Cats! Final Four baby! #goodplanning

Former UK player Patrick Patterson (@pdpatt): Every student and person in Kentucky better be in Houston for the game. I wanna c Kentucky blue everywhere.

Kentucky Fried Chicken (@kfc_colonel): Congrats to @UKCoachCalipari and the #Kentucky Wildcats. #FinalFour bound! A great day for the Bluegrass State! #marchmadness

Former UK player Mark Krebs (@ MarkKrebs12): UNREAL! Can't believe all they had to do to get there. Big shots Big plays. See you all in Houston. GO CATS

Cougar Town actor Josh Hopkins (@MrJoshHopkins): Cats are final four bound! Played with so much passion. So happy.

Former UK football coach Rich Brooks (@UKcoachbrooks): Way to go Cats!! Liggens is the man.

Actress and singer Laura Bell Bundy (@LauraBellBundy): FINAL FOUR BABY!!!! I'm freaking out right now!!! SO EXCITED!!

Transylvania University (@Transy): Congratulations to our good neighbor, the @universityofky, for making it to the final four! Way to go @UKCoachCalipari and team!