LEXINGTON, Ky. — Former Kentucky guard Ed Davender, the only Wildcat with at least 1,500 points and 400 assists, has died. He was 49.
The school announced Saturday that Davender died Thursday night after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week.
Davender ranked 11th in Kentucky scoring with 1,637 points and eighth with 436 assists while playing with the Wildcats from 1984-88. He was among the top 10 in several other categories, including fourth with 191 steals. His 438 free throws are the most by a Kentucky guard.
A two-time Associated Press all-Southeastern Conference selection, Davender helped Kentucky win SEC tournament titles in 1986 and 1988 and play in four NCAA Tournaments.