Jodie Meeks, former guard for Kentucky basketball, inducted into UK Athletics Hall of Fame

Posted by Admin September 20, 2024 Basketball

LEXINGTON — Jodie Meeks, a star guard for Kentucky basketball for three seasons (2006-09), added another honor to his illustrious résumé Friday night: He was one of six inductees in the UK Athletics Hall of Fame‘s 2024 class. The other members included Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (women’s track and field; 2016-18), John Cropp (administration and coach; 1991-2013), Henrik Larsen (rifle; 2018), Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (women’s track and field; 2018) and Corey Peters (football; 2006-09).

“It feels great. It’s honestly a surreal moment,” Meeks said prior to the induction ceremony Friday night. “When I got the call, I didn’t even know how to feel. Excitement, to say the least. I’m glad to be sharing it with my family and friends.”

Meeks was a consensus second-team All-American selection in 2009.

He’s best remembered for his 54-point outburst against Tennessee on Jan. 13, 2009. His 54 points remain UK’s single-game record. He surpassed Dan Issel‘s mark of 53, which had stood since 1970.

Meeks also set another single-game school record that night in Knoxville, Tennessee: most 3-pointers made by a Wildcat in a single outing. He knocked down 10 in the 90-72 win over the Vols.

In addition to his All-America honors in 2009, Meeks also was a first-team All-SEC pick that season. He was part of the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2007.

This story will be updated.

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