Dan Issel

Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, former NBA President, General Manager and Head Coach, and President of NBA2LOU, Bringing Pro Basketball back to the Bluegrass

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

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[Seth Everett @Seth_Everett]

This week on Sports w/Friends:
Basketball Hall of Famer Dan Issel joined me to talk about the recent ABA doc, his iconic career, today's NBA, and our short but hilarious time working together in Denver.

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[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

Sad to hear about the passing of Don Nelson -
Great guy!
He was the only other NBA coach that socialized with me and offered me advice when I was new to the coaching fraternity.

[University Press of Kentucky @KentuckyPress]

🏀🐾Our forthcoming release of DAN ISSEL: FROM KENTUCKY WILDCAT TO NBA LEGEND by Dan Issel with Doug Brunk arrives November 2, 2026. Readers can learn more about the hall of fame career of UK’s all-time leading men’s scorer and his life off the court.
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[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

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So excited about this book! It was a pleasure to tell all of my story! It’s open, honest and full of great stories UK (and all) basketball fans will love!

[University Press of Kentucky @KentuckyPress]

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[University Press of Kentucky @KentuckyPress]

UK Basketball Fans, this one’s for you! Learn more about Kentucky Men’s Basketball top scorer Dan Issel in our upcoming release, DAN ISSEL: FROM KENTUCKY WILDCAT TO NBA LEGEND by Dan Issel with Doug Brunk, available November 2, 2026: https://t.co/AoZEfEMYa9

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

Very kind words from Kermit. A very tough competitor.

[University Press of Kentucky @KentuckyPress]

🏀 DAN ISSEL: FROM KENTUCKY WILDCAT TO NBA LEGEND by Dan Issel with Doug Brunk is coming soon! This candid and engaging memoir is a must-read for basketball fans and Kentucky Wildcats alike. https://t.co/DgIGgueTW1

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

Check out the books University Press plans to release this fall - I especially like the first one described… coming soon! https://t.co/WPLqfCrvHs

[University Press of Kentucky @KentuckyPress]

Introducing DAN ISSEL: FROM KENTUCKY WILDCAT TO NBA LEGEND by Dan Issel, with Doug Brunk. Tracing his All-American trajectory at UK to his All-Star NBA career, leading to his entry into the Basketball Hall of Fame, this book is one you won't want to miss. 🏀

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

Great to see Malachi Moreno returning to the Cats - Great decision for him and us!

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

"The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated." - Mark Twain

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

How Uncle Steve met Julian Van Winkle. Subscribe for bourbon raffle this week. #bourbon #bourbonreview #pappy #sh... https://t.co/ZlFx6TLmkd via @YouTube

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

I'm excited to announce the release of my *Elite-Edition* Springfield Distillery Bourbon Whiskey! This is a limited offering. Each bottle is hand-signed and packaged in a one-of-a-kind basketball decanter. It is available at fine retail locations in Kentucky while supplies last!

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

I like this 44

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

UK is a basketball school!!

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

2. confidential. He reiterated expansion is on the table but reports regarding any details are speculative and premature. We believe there is no set timetable and expansion is not imminent. The Comm. reiterated his commitment to let me know when discussions about expansion begin.

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

1. We are incredibly excited Comm. Silver has stated expansion is now being considered. All of the work we've done over the many years till now has been done with the belief this day would come. I had a very good discussion with the Comm. last week. Obviously the details are ...

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

Congrats Wildcats. 5 straight bowls. 3 straight wins. Go Big Blue!!!!

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

@AFansOpinion17 @nba2lou Please Venmo NBA2LOU and send me how to personalize and where to send.thanks Dan!

[Dan Issel @DanIssel44]

I am told @nba2lou has a few more of my BLUE jerseys left. If interested, all monies go to support NBA2LOU and I'll sign and mail within a day of your order so you can get for Xmas. $250. Venmo and PP only.