Wildcat great Jodie Meeks is in his fourth season in the New Orleans Pelicans organization, his second as an assistant on the Pelicans’ coaching staff. But 17 years ago today, Meeks was in Knoxville, Tennessee, setting a new Kentucky single-game scoring record. He gave the Vols 54 on their own floor in an 18-point rivalry game win for the Wildcats, one of the most iconic moments in the history of Kentucky Basketball.
Today, January 13, marks the 17-year anniversary of Meeks’ historic day at Tennessee. To celebrate, he called into last night’s episode of The Mark Pope Show to reminisce on that game and other moments in his Wildcat career.