The Phat 5 started playing basketball in 1899 and the last program started play in 1920. Kansas was the firsr in 1899 under the leadership of Dr. James Naismith, the founder of the game of basketball. Here's a list of the first year of play for all the Phat 5 programs.
First year 2006-07
Kentucky 1903 104yrs.
N. Carolina 1911 97yrs.
UCLA 1920 88yrs.
Kansas 1899 109yrs.
Duke 1906 102yrs.
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500yrs.
The Phat 5 in the 2006-07 season will be celebrating 500 years of basketball play. Kentucky was suspended from play in the 1952-53 season to allow for the off year. This is amazing achievement that they all started at diffrent years. It's an historical event that will be a shrine to college sports.
First year 2006-07
Kentucky 1903 104yrs.
N. Carolina 1911 97yrs.
UCLA 1920 88yrs.
Kansas 1899 109yrs.
Duke 1906 102yrs.
________
500yrs.
The Phat 5 in the 2006-07 season will be celebrating 500 years of basketball play. Kentucky was suspended from play in the 1952-53 season to allow for the off year. This is amazing achievement that they all started at diffrent years. It's an historical event that will be a shrine to college sports.
The Phat 5 of College Basketball will be celebrating 500 years of basketball play a feat that has never been obtained by a group of elite teams ever in the history of sport. Now that's Dunkadelic!!!!!!
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 08, 2005
Is a slang term used to describe a basketball league or group of teams that play an entertaining style of uptempo basketball. Flashy passes and spectacular dunks are featured during games. Star players are pop culture phenoms with icon status.
The Ol'School ABA (American Basketball Association) of the late 60's and 70's was the original " Dunkadelic League " of Pro Basketball. Dr.J was the marquee player of the " Dunkadelic League " aka, the ABA.
by Derrick E. Vaughan March 10, 2005
Is a basketball slang " catch phrase " that describes a player who attacks the rim with massive power and force. Term used by energetic announcer's or broadcaster's during games.
Kevin Garnett " The Big Ticket " is a Dunkadelic Rim-Rocker for Minnesota. Corey Maggette the Dunkadelic Rim-Rocker for the Clippers is a chizzled physical speciman.
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 03, 2005
Is an urban slang term used to describe a neighborhood or community that has a reputation for producing talent in basketball and the Hip-Hop culture.
Rucker Park in New York has a " Dunkadelic Vibe " that is like no other place in the country for playground basketball. Newport News,Virginia has a " Dunkadelic Vibe " that has given the sports world Allen Iverson and Michael Vick. Marcy projects in New York has a " Dunkadelic Vibe " that Hip-Hop Superstar Jay-Z rhymes about.
by Derrick E. Vaughan March 29, 2005
Is a basketball slang term for a player or teams who dunks and shows off by making loud noises or glaring at opposing player or players.
Ricky Davis is a in your face Dunkadelic Hotdawg who enjoys showing off after he jams one on you.The Houston Cougars of the Phi Slamma Jamma days were the first Dunkadelic Hotdawg's in college basketball.
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 02, 2005
Shaquille O'Neal is an intimidating and powerful Dunkadelic Machine night in and night out. Amare Stoudemire is a high octane Dunkadelic Machine on the fastbreak of the Suns.
by Derrick E. Vaughan March 16, 2005
Is a basketball slang " catch phrase " used to describe a slam dunk that takes the heart and energy out of an opposing team. Makes an opposing team call time out and brings the crowd to their feet.
Shaq dropped a Dunkadelic Backbreaker on Portland that sent them home, and the Lakers to the 2000 NBA Finals. Dwayne Wade all but ended the game vs. Minnesota with a crushing Dunkadelic Backbreaker over " The Big Ticket " Kevin Garnett that lead to a Miami victory.
by Derrick E. Vaughan April 03, 2005