Kentucky State University 1972 men’s basketball team honored at the General Assembly
Members of the Kentucky State University 1972 NAIA championship men’s basketball team were recently honored by the Kentucky General Assembly, with citations from the House and Senate.
The 1971-72 Thorobreds won their third consecutive NAIA championship that season. According to the citation, this historic feat made Kentucky State the third of only three major programs to hold such a distinction. From 1970 until 1975, the Thorobreds were second only to UCLA for the most wins in college basketball.
“I would be remiss if I didn’t make note of the fact that I'm a graduate of Kentucky State University,” State Senator Gerald A. Neal said. “I also would be remiss if I did not express that this is an example of the best of Kentucky State University. I personally applaud them and I know that we all join in that applause.”