One of the former Wildcats competing in the event? Heshimu Evans, a key contributor on the 1998 National Championship team.
KSR sat down with Evans for an exclusive interview on growing up in New York, transferring to Kentucky and winning a title, his professional career, and life after basketball.
For Evans, growing up in the Bronx wasn’t easy. Instead of living the rough lifestyle you see in the movies, he wanted to make a name for himself the right way.
“I wanted to just be alive. I didn’t want to be persuaded to buy or sell drugs,” he said.