Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats: Memorable Stories of Wildcats Basketball

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How does it feel to play your last college game and land on the cover of Sports Illustrated? What was it like to be a part of the team that won the University of Kentucky's first national championship ever? Readers will find the answer to these questions and so much more in Ryan Clark's newly updated edition of Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats. Clark takes readers into the arena and onto the court with this in-depth look at the legends of Kentucky basketball. Stars like Jamal Mashburn, Dan Issel, Kenny Walker, Derek Anderson, Walter McCarty, Richie Farmer, Jack "Goose" Givens, Louie Dampier, John Pelphrey, Travis Ford, and Brandon Knight are among the many players who share their stories. Some of the games described involve championships, while others have extraordinary personal meaning. Over thirty players share the moment that defined their college basketball careers. Without a doubt, Game of My Life Kentucky Wildcats captures the passion and spirit of the men who have made this team a legend for the last seventy years.

Ryan Clark is a journalist, sportswriter, and graduate of Western Kentucky University. He has been published in numerous national periodicals including the Washington Post, Boston Globe, and Chicago Tribune. He works for Northern Kentucky University and is the author of Big Bluegrass Blog with Ryan Clark. He lives in Crittenden, Kentucky. Dick Vitale is one of the most recognizable voices in American broadcasting. After coaching the Detroit Pistons from 1978-1979, Vitale began covering sports nationally while working for the then-fledgling ESPN. In 2008, Vitale celebrated his thirtieth year at ESPN. He has won numerous awards throughout his career and has authored seven books, including Dick Vitale's Living a Dream. He lives in Sarasota, Florida.