27-2
15-1 SEC
PPG
86.9
OPP PPG
69.9
MARGIN
+16.9
The 1965-66 Wildcats, coached by Adolph Rupp, finished 27-2. They went 15-1 in conference play. They finished the season ranked #1 in the AP poll. The team was led by Pat Riley (22.0 ppg, JR), Louie Dampier (21.1 ppg, JR), and Thad Jaracz (13.2 ppg, SO). They reached the NCAA Championship game but fell short, finishing as national runner-up.
Retired jerseys from this season's roster.
| NAME | CLASS | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat RileyNBA | JR | 22.0 | 8.9 | 2.2 |
| Louie Dampier | JR | 21.1 | 5.0 | 1.3 |
| Thad Jaracz | SO | 13.2 | 7.5 | 0.6 |
| Larry Conley | SR | 11.5 | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| Tom Kron | SR | 10.2 | 8.3 | 1.6 |
| Cliff Berger | SO | 3.4 | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| Bob Tallent | SO | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Steve Clevenger | SO | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Brad Bounds | JR | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| Jim LeMaster | SO | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Gene Stewart | JR | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 |
| Tom Porter | SO | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| Larry Lentz | SR | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Gary Gamble | SO | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Bob Windsor | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
DECEMBER 1965
8-0JANUARY 1966
7-0FEBRUARY 1966
8-0