“The Greatest Team Ever”

Known as a Basketball Powerhouse the Kentucky Wildcats are the winningest basketball program in NCAA History and are widely regarded as the best program in all of college sports. The 1995-96 Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball Team was arguably one of the Greatest Teams ever assembled, with 7 NBA First Round Picks, 10 NBA Players and a 34-2 season, with a 24.3 average margin of victory, that capped off with a NCAA Championship.

With relentless pressure defensive, numerous scoring options and a second string team that would have been ranked in the top 10 of any National Poll this team struck fear in every opponent. The Wildcats destroyed and dismantled opponents with a 1 loss regular season, and undefeated SEC regular Season Run prompting Coach Pitino to label them “The Untouchables”.

With the overwhelming success and Rock Star atmosphere surrounding the program the Untouchables where unlike any other team in college basketball history. Seemingly on National Television or ESPN every night the Wildcats created a fever pitch atmosphere in the Basketball Crazed Bluegrass State.

The documentary will focus on every player who played a key role on the team, from their signing, or transfer, and arrival on campus. Follow the bluegrass faithful along with UK Alum Ashley Judd as they describe the roller coaster ride and the journey of that magical season.

Exclusive in-depth interviews, with players including but not limited to Derek Anderson, Antoine Walker, Tony Delk, Walter McCarty, Scott Padgett, Wayne Turner, Jeff Sheppard, Mark Pope, Ron Mercer, Allen Edwards, Nazr Mohammed, Jared Pricket, Anthony Epps, Oliver Simmons, Cameron Mills. Players will discuss the intensity and focus that went into practice, the close bond of the team, and rollercoaster ride of their quest for Greatness. Each player will discuss key moments, how much that season meant to them and how it still plays an important, and vital role in their lives.

Head Coach Rick Pitino will discuss what it was like being the general of the Untouchables, managing all of that talent, and keeping the team focused. Pitino will also reflect on the memorable season and what it meant to his life and career.

The documentary will also include interviews, archive footage, images and flash backs from current UK Coach John Calipari (Former UMass Coach), opposing players and coaches, Former UK Greats Mike Pratt, Kenny “Sky” Walker, Kyle Macy and many others.