It occurred to me while watching a recent game in Rupp Arena that I was watching the end of an era in Kentucky Basketball. Very few opportunities are left to see the thrilling blocks and dunks of Anthony Davis and the blazing end to end drives of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist. It's almost like a low flying fighter jet that streaks across our sky and then just as quickly all that's left is the distant thunder. Sometimes you wonder if it really happened at all.
The new era of college basketball has ushered in the "one-and-doner's" and also has caused us to only glimpse these young superstars in their infancy, while they hone their skills for the NBA. However, we should not lose sight of the fact that their contributions are many to the basketball team they we love so dearly. The names of John Wall, DeMarcus Cousins, Brandon Knight, and of course Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, have given us pleasure while winning many basketball games and prestige. In fact while they are here they are ours to brag on and cherish. But, all to soon they are gone!
The jersey's that hang in the rafters of Rupp Arena commemorate the greatest names that ever came through this storied program. So far, you will not see the names of the "one-and-doner's that have so magically put Kentucky on the tip of the pyramid of college basketball. Maybe it's time we thought about making a dispensation for these players, even if we only add multiple names on one jersey. This would show some appreciation of what they have contributed, if for only one year. After all Anthony Davis has already become the UK leader in blocks for one season, as well as moving up the list for all time blocks; and his one year is not even over. In all to short a time they will be distant memories in a past that has always found ways to honor the greats. For the generations of fans to come we shouldn't have them become Forgotten Legends.
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