28-9
11-5 SEC
PPG
75.4
Opp PPG
62.7
The 1998-99 Wildcats, coached by Tubby Smith, finished 28-9. They went 11-5 in conference play. Ranked #4 in the preseason AP poll, they finished at #8. The team was led by Scott Padgett (12.6 ppg, SR), Heshimu Evans (11.8 ppg, SR), and Wayne Turner (10.5 ppg, SR). Their season ended in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. The season featured 3 overtime games.
PPG Leader
12.6
Scott Padgett
RPG Leader
5.9
Scott Padgett
APG Leader
3.9
Wayne Turner
| Name | Class | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott PadgettNBA | SR | 12.6 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
| Heshimu Evans | SR | 11.8 | 5.1 | 3.0 |
| Wayne Turner | SR | 10.5 | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Michael Bradley | SO | 9.8 | 4.9 | 1.0 |
| Jamaal MagloireNBA | JR | 7.0 | 4.4 | 0.5 |
| Tayshaun PrinceNBA | FR | 5.8 | 3.8 | 1.2 |
| Saul Smith | SO | 5.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Desmond Allison | FR | 4.7 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Jules Camara | FR | 4.4 | 3.2 | 0.4 |
| Ryan Hogan | SO | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Myron Anthony | SO | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Todd Tackett | FR | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| J.P. Blevins | FR | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Steve Masiello | JR | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Biggest Win
Tennessee State
97-47 (+50)
Toughest Loss
Pittsburgh
56-68 (-12)
Highest Scoring
Maryland
103-91 (194 pts)
vs Ole Miss
+10
vs Auburn
+12
vs Arkansas
+13
vs New Mexico State
+22
vs Kansas
+4
vs Miami (OH)
+15
vs Michigan State
-7