A Kentucky basketball legend has passed away.
Billy Evans, a member of the UK Athletics Hall of Fame, died at the age of 88 on Sunday. The University of Kentucky announced the news Monday evening.
Evans, who lettered at Kentucky for three seasons (1952, 1954-55) under legendary head coach Adolph Rupp, was one of the starters on UK’s undefeated 1953-54 team.
He also played baseball and tennis at Kentucky.
“Billy Evans is among the great players from our commonwealth who helped build the tradition of University of Kentucky basketball,” said Mitch Barnhart, UK Director of Athletics.