Kentucky Wildcats 1987-1988 Retro Shorts
- SKU & UPC information provided below.
SKU & UPC Information
Blue / S: KEN-B1-10010-1, 199000304376
Blue / M: KEN-B1-10010-2, 199000304383
Blue / L: KEN-B1-10010-3, 199000304390
Blue / XL: KEN-B1-10010-4, 199000304406
Blue / XXL: KEN-B1-10010-5, 199000304413
Coming off a disappointing 4th place finish in the SEC the year before, Eddie Sutton's Wildcats entered the 1987-1988 season looking for redemption. With a #5 preseason ranking expectations were high and a lot of the hope rested on their homegrown hero, Rex Chapman. The sophomore guard was up to the challenge leading a balanced Kentucky attack with 19 point per game, earning All-SEC 1st Team honors.
The Wildcats won the SEC regular season title with a 13-5 record, then stormed through the SEC Tournament by beating Ole Miss, LSU and Georgia to take the crown. Kentucky finished the season 25-5 which earned them a #2 seed in the Southeast Region of the NCAA Tournament.
UK advanced to the Sweet 16 after wins over #15 Southern and #7 Maryland. In the Sweet 16 the Wildcats were upset by #6 Villanova. After the season Chapman was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the 8th overall pick. He remains "King Rex" to Big Blue Nation.
- Modern Standard-Length Fit - SIZE CHART
- Material: Double Ply 100% Pro Aero Mesh
- Hemmed Pocket at Both Sides
- Elastic Waistband with Drawstring
- Sublimated Team Graphics
- Officially Licensed
- Made in China