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Presented by the Commonwealth Athletic Club of Kentucky. |
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“Every time you see a basketball goal on a barn or kids in a playground, you have to credit Coach Rupp. His presence will last forever, in Kentucky and across the nation.” Cliff Hagan U.K. All American Former U.K. Athletic Director
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Commonwealth Athletic Club of Kentucky 115 West Short St. Lexington, KY 40507
Email voting@ruppawards.com
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The Adolph Rupp Awards are given each year in honor of Coach Adolph F. Rupp. Known as “The Baron of the Bluegrass”, Rupp was one of the greatest to ever coach the game. At 82.2%, his winning percentage still ranks the highest of all coaches with over 500 career wins, and his record of total victories stood for 30 years after his retirement. Rupp helped transform the game by forcing opponents across the country to learn how to implement the fast-break, and by developing new offensive strategies which are standard in any coach’s playbook today. By the time he retired from the University of Kentucky in 1972, he had the best coaching record in NCAA history . |
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The CAC of KY. is a non-profit organization established in 1972 and is comprised of volunteer supporters from across the country. Members are selected on the basis of their dedication to the promotion of college basketball’s student athletes and to maintaining the legacy of Coach Adolph F. Rupp. The Club sponsors two of the most prestigious awards in Division 1 NCAA Men’s basketball. The ADOLPH F. RUPP TROPHY is presented annually to the Player of the Year, and the ADOLPH F. RUPP CUP is presented annually to the Coach of the Year. The presentations are held are held each year at the site of the NCAA Final Four. The ADOLPH F. RUPP AWARD represents the longest running symbol of individual excellence in Men’s College Basketball. An exact replica of the RUPP TROPHY is on permanent display at the National Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. |
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Bruce Pearl 2008 Coach of the Year. |
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Tyler Hansbrough 2008 Player of the Year. |
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The 2008 Rupp Awards will be presented in a live press conference at the site of this year’s Final Four—San Antonio, Texas. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 3rd at 5pm at the Marriott Riverwalk.
Media requests should be directed to Kyle Jaracz at (502) 592-4975. |