Conference Southeast Conference AP No. 5 | Coaches No. 6 1997–98 record 35–4 (14–2 SEC) | |
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The 1997–98 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team were coached by Tubby Smith. He was in his first season as head coach after taking over from Rick Pitino. The team finished the season with a 29–4 record and won the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship over the Utah Utes, 78–69.
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