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Morning Coffee: This former Kentucky player will use his voice to support a good cause

Former Kentucky player Isaac Humphries knew his charity concert needed to be held in Lexington even though he left UK early. Jon Hale, Louisville Courier Journal

LEXINGTON – Shortly after arriving at UK as a 17-year-old still adjusting to a new country, former Wildcats basketball player Isaac Humphries started dreaming of his name in lights.

Yes, he wanted to be known as a basketball great, but with his musical talent earning him quick affection from Kentucky’s rabid fan base, the idea of one day putting on his own concert began to solidify as well. But the demands of being a Kentucky basketball player temporarily pushed the idea to the back burner.