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Topic: Where Are They Now: Kyle Macy
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eleem
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posted 03-02-2015 09:52 PM
Kyle Macy was a fan favorite from the start of his three seasons at the University of Kentucky. After transferring from Purdue University in 1978, Macy made quite an impact in his first season. Macy was a huge factor in Kentucky’s 1978 National Championship and is among one of the most elite players to wear the Kentucky uniform.
Macy’s career at Kentucky was a decorative one. He was named to the First-Team All-SEC all three seasons, SEC Tournament MVP in ’79, All-SEC Tournament in ’80 and NCAA Regional Most Outstanding Player in ’78. In 1980 Macy was named “Male Athlete of the Year” by the SEC and was named into the NCAA First-Team All-America.
Kyle Macy holds the record for the highest free-throw percentage at Kentucky with 89%. Out of the 336 attempts, Macy made 299. Jodie Meeks tied this record in 2009.
Many remember Macy for his unique free-throw routine. It began with setting his right foot at the center of the free throw line to better to line up his right hand with the front of the rim. Macy then made his signature move of wiping his hands on his dry socks to bring his focus down. Macy then spun the ball to read the writing and then dribbled three times before finally shooting the ball.
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catmandoo
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posted 03-03-2015 09:17 AM
Sure wish Cal could get together with Kyle and get him to come in every now and then and give some pointers on shooting.
[ 03-03-2015, 12:54 PM: Message edited by: catmandoo ]
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FlaCatz
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posted 03-03-2015 11:59 AM
He sure did have a pretty stroke..... Most players now either wear the long underwear/support hose or those low ankle socks..... Maybe the NCAA should let free throw shooters wear a towel on their butts like the QB/Center in a football game...
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posted 03-03-2015 03:17 PM
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catmandoo
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posted 03-03-2015 03:47 PM
He did have the sweetest free stroke and hardly touched the net let alone the rim.
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