The world lost a great man with the passing of former UK athletics director C.M. Newton, whose impact on basketball spans far and wide, more so than many even realize. Not only did Newton do wonderful things for the University of Kentucky, he also left his mark around the Southeastern Conference and on the way the college game is played today.
So as those who knew and admired him mourn his death and reflect on his career, we too will celebrate all he accomplished and the legacy he leaves behind. It’s hard to imagine anyone else contributing as much as he did to college athletics — from coaching to integration to rule changes and nearly everything in-between — which is why his passing touches so many people everywhere.