Daniel Paul Issel is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, earning All-American twice en route to a school-record 25.7 po
Issel with the Kentucky Colonels in the 1970s
A jersey honoring Issel hangs in Rupp Arena
In his rookie season, Dan Issel led the ABA in scoring with 29.9 points per game, and also averaged 13.2 rebounds per game.
The Kentucky Colonels were an American professional basketball team based in Louisville, Kentucky. They competed in the American Basketball Association from 1967 to 1976. The name is derived from the