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James Gist, former Maryland Terrapin, wanted to go to UK

The 2005 Kentucky Wildcats basketball team was great. Led by Wildcat legends Patrick Sparks and Rajon Rondo, the Cats made it all the way to the Elite 8, where they eventually lost to Michigan State in overtime.

That team was loaded under Tubby Smith. Players like Randolph Morris, Chuck Hayes, Ramel Bradley, Kelenna Azubuike and Joe Crawford will always be remembered by this fan base.

But, could you imagine if they had they had a player like James Gist on the team?

Gist is one of the all-time greats in Maryland basketball. He was a force on both ends of the ball and would have made a great addition to the 2005 roster and beyond.