News Summary
Former Kentucky Wildcats star Karl-Anthony Towns has been selected for induction into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class. The announcement highlights Towns’ remarkable collegiate career, during which he made a significant impact on the team and earned individual accolades. He expressed his profound honor at the recognition and hopes that future generations will view his accomplishments with pride. The induction ceremony is set for September 2025.
Lexington, Kentucky – Karl-Anthony Towns, the former star of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team, has been selected for induction into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame as part of the Hall of Fame class of 2025. This prestigious announcement was made recently, adding Towns to a distinguished list of accomplished athletes.
The 2025 Hall of Fame class comprises six members, including NFL defensive standout Josh Hines-Allen, who also had a successful career at UK. The induction ceremony is scheduled to take place during Hall of Fame Weekend on September 12-13, 2025.
Towns expressed his astonishment and excitement upon hearing the news, stating he felt overwhelmed by the honor. He emphasized the significance of his time at Kentucky and how he hopes future generations, particularly his children, will view his accomplishments at the university as special milestones.
During the 2014-2015 season, Towns excelled on the court for the Kentucky Wildcats under coach John Calipari, averaging 10.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while playing over 21 minutes each game. His stellar performance contributed to a historic season for the Wildcats, who achieved a perfect regular-season record of 38-1 and advanced to the NCAA Final Four, finishing as national runners-up. The team’s win-loss record matches the best win percentage of any non-undefeated team in Division I men’s basketball history.
Towns was honored with consensus All-American recognition and was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year. Following his successful college career, he became the first player from Kentucky to be selected as the top pick in the NBA Draft since other notable players like John Wall and Anthony Davis. The Minnesota Timberwolves selected him in 2015, marking the start of his professional career.
Since joining the NBA, Towns has proven himself as a consistent performer and a perennial candidate for All-Star selections. In the previous season, he was traded to the New York Knicks, where he significantly impacted the team, averaging 24.4 points and a career-high 12.8 rebounds per game.
The Hall of Fame class of 2025 also includes notable athletes from various sports. Abbey Cheek-Ramsey, who played softball, made history as the first UK athlete to be named SEC Player of the Year in 2019. Makayla Epps, a prominent figure in women’s basketball, ranks sixth in Kentucky history for career points and played a vital role in guiding the Wildcats through multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.
Doug Flynn, who had a successful career in major league baseball, is recognized for both his accomplishments as a player and his contributions as a broadcaster for Kentucky baseball. Additionally, Sonia Hahn, a two-time All-American in tennis, achieved significant success in both singles and doubles during her time at the university.
The upcoming induction ceremony will be a celebration of athletic excellence and a time to honor the achievements of these extraordinary individuals who have made impactful contributions to the University of Kentucky’s athletic legacy.
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