30-2
16-2 SEC
PPG
84.2
Opp PPG
69.8
The 1977-78 Wildcats, coached by Joe B. Hall, finished 30-2. They went 16-2 in conference play. Ranked #2 in the preseason AP poll, they rose to #1 by season's end. The team was led by Jack Givens (18.1 ppg, SR), Rick Robey (14.4 ppg, SR), and Kyle Macy (12.9 ppg, SO). Kentucky won the NCAA National Championship, capping a dominant 30-2 campaign.
PPG Leader
18.1
Jack Givens
RPG Leader
8.2
Rick Robey
APG Leader
5.7
Kyle Macy
| Name | Class | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack GivensNBA | SR | 18.1 | 6.8 | 2.5 |
| Rick Robey | SR | 14.4 | 8.2 | 1.9 |
| Kyle MacyNBA | SO | 12.9 | 2.5 | 5.7 |
| James Lee | SR | 11.3 | 5.3 | 1.2 |
| Mike Phillips | SR | 10.2 | 4.7 | 0.9 |
| Truman Claytor | JR | 6.9 | 0.9 | 2.3 |
| Chuck Aleksinas | FR | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.1 |
| Jay Shidler | SO | 3.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Fred Cowan | FR | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| LaVon Williams | SO | 1.9 | 2.0 | 0.4 |
| Dwane Casey | JR | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Tim Stephens | SO | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Scott Courts | FR | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Chris Gettelfinger | FR | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Biggest Win
Iona
104-65 (+39)
Toughest Loss
Alabama
62-78 (-16)
Highest Scoring
Portland State
114-88 (202 pts)