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Kentucky Wildcats News: Dan Issel Talks UK Basketball
TL;DR
Dan Issel, Kentucky's all-time leading scorer, discussed UK Basketball on Run It Back. He humorously addressed why the Wildcats haven't won an NCAA title since 2012, referencing the impact of NIL regulations.
Key points
- Dan Issel is Kentucky's all-time leading scorer.
- Issel discussed UK Basketball on the show Run It Back.
- He humorously addressed the lack of NCAA titles since 2012.
- NIL regulations were mentioned as a factor in the discussion.
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Dan Issel is one of the legends of Kentucky Basketball.
Issel is Kentucky’s all-time leading scorer and one of the best to wear the blue and white, so it was interesting to see Issel join Lou Williams, Michelle Beadle and Chandler Parsons on Run It Back to talk about Kentucky.
Maybe the most interesting bit was when Issel was asked why Kentucky has not won an NCAA title since 2012. Here’s what he had to say:
You can tell Issel made the comments in a (somewhat) joking manner, but we also need to be real about the topic. NIL becoming legal was far from the first time college athletes were paid, whether people want to admit it or not.
What did you make of Issel’s comments?
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Q&A
Why hasn't Kentucky basketball won an NCAA title since 2012?
Dan Issel humorously suggested that the introduction of NIL regulations is a factor, although he acknowledged that college athletes have been compensated in various ways for a long time.
Who is Dan Issel in Kentucky basketball history?
Dan Issel is recognized as Kentucky's all-time leading scorer and is considered one of the program's legends.
What did Dan Issel say about NIL and college basketball?
Issel commented that while NIL regulations are new, the practice of compensating college athletes has existed long before these laws were enacted.