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Chris Lofton inducted into Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame

Former Vol Chris Lofton inducted into Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame.

Former Vol Chris Lofton was inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Tuesday.

The induction ceremony and dinner was held at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.

Lofton, a native of Maysville, Kentucky, was one of five athletes inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame’s 46th class.

He played for Tennessee from 2004-08 for head coaches Buzz Peterson and Bruce Pearl.

Lofton was recognized as an All-America standout for three consecutive seasons. He was also the 2007 SEC Player of the Year. He scored 2,131 career points at Tennessee and is fourth on the school’s all-time scoring list

He holds Tennessee’s single-game record for made three-point field goals (nine).

Lofton had his No. 5 jersey retired on Jan. 14, 2023.

Tennessee-Kentucky basketball pregame social media buzz

A look at Tennessee-Kentucky basketball pregame social media buzz.

No. 5 Tennessee (14-2, 4-0 SEC) will host Kentucky (10-6, 1-3 SEC) Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tipoff is slated for noon EST. ESPN will televise the Southeastern Conference matchup.

PHOTOS: Chris Lofton’s career at Tennessee

Tennessee is set to retire Chris Lofton’s No. 5 jersey Saturday.

Lofton played for the Vols from 2004-2008. He was a three-time All-American and the SEC Player of the Year in 2007.

He becomes the fifth Tennessee men’s basketball player to have his number retired. Lofton joins Bernard King, Ernie Grunfeld, Dale Ellis and Allan Houston.

Ahead of the Tennessee-Kentucky contest, Vols Wire looks at pregame social media buzz. Pregame social media buzz is listed below.

PHOTOS: Chris Lofton’s career at Tennessee

PHOTOS: A look at Chris Lofton’s career at Tennessee

Tennessee is set to retire Chris Lofton’s No. 5 jersey Saturday.

The Vols will host Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tipoff is slated for noon EST and ESPN will televise the Southeastern Conference matchup.

Lofton played for the Vols from 2004-2008. He was a three-time All-American and the SEC Player of the Year in 2007.

He holds the SEC record for 3-point attempts made by a freshman (93). The mark was previously held by LSU’s Chris Jackson.

Lofton was named to Tennessee’s all-century team in 2009 and was inducted into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame (2014).

Lofton, a native of Maysville, Kentucky, played professional basketball for 10 years in Europe and Asia.

He becomes the fifth Tennessee men’s basketball player to have his number retired. Lofton joins Bernard King, Ernie Grunfeld, Dale Ellis and Allan Houston.

Below are photos of Lofton’s career at Tennessee.

Chris Lofton’s jersey number set for retirement

Former Vol Chris Lofton’s jersey number set for retirement.

Tennessee will retire Chris Lofton’s No. 5 jersey during the 2022-23 season.

The Vols will retire his jersey Jan. 14, 2023 during halftime against Kentucky.

Lofton played for the Vols from 2004-2008. He was a three-time All-American and the SEC Player of the Year in 2007.

He holds the SEC record for 3-point attempts made by a freshman (93). The mark was previously held by LSU’s Chris Jackson.

Lofton holds the Vols’ single-game record for made 3-point attempts (nine).

He was named to Tennessee’s all-century team in 2009 and was inducted into the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame (2014).

Lofton, a native of Maysville, Kentucky, played professional basketball for 10 years in Europe and Asia.

He becomes the fifth Tennessee men’s basketball player to have his number retired. Lofton joins Bernard King, Ernie Grunfeld, Dale Ellis and Allan Houston.

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