Just like JJ Reddick (right) and Duke, they have to steal the Kentucky thunder
In another story about John Wall and John Calipari doing something no other player/coach has done before at Kentucky, tonight they each received their Rupp awards for player and coach of the year. Previous players and coaches include:
| 2009 Blake Griffin | 2009 Rick Pitino |
| 2008 Tyler Hansbrough | 2008 Bruce Pearl |
| 2007 Kevin Durant | 2007 Bo Ryan |
| 2006 J.J. Reddick | 2006 Roy Williams |
| 2005 J.J. Reddick | 2005 Bruce Weber |
| 2004 Jameer Nelson | 2004 Phil Martelli |
| 2003 David West | |
| 2002 Jason Williams | |
| 2001 Shane Battier | |
| 2000 Kenyon Martin | |
| 1999 Elton Brand | |
| 1998 Antawn Jamison | |
| 1997 Tim Duncan |
About the Rupp awards: The RUPP TROPHY (Player of the Year) represents the longest running symbol of individual excellence in Men’s College Basketball and has been presented since 1972. The award has never been presented to a player from the University of Kentucky. The Rupp Awards are determined each year by an independent national voting panel consisting of over 90 of the nation’s most experienced sportswriters, coaches and athletic directors. The voters represent every major Division 1 conference and geographic region of the country.
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