Dirk
Minniefield, G
6-3, 180, Junior Lexington, Ky.
Co-MVP of squad last season . . . One of the top guards in the nation . . . Effectiveness is amazing . . . Scored only 13 points and hit 29 percent from the field in the first three games, but rebounded to assume the position of the team's court leader on both offense and defense . . . Ranked second on the squad in scoring, third in field goal percent, first in assists and free throw percent, and averaged fewer than three turnovers per game .. . Credited with at least two assists in every game but two . . . Scored in double figures 15 times . . . Started 18 of the last 19 games in 1979-80 and all 28 last season . . . Holds UK record for assists in a game (13 in 1979-80) . . . Good shooter, outstanding passer and leaper. . . Former Kentucky "Mr. Basketball" .. .
Three-time all-stater at Lafayette High School . . . Played in several prep all-star games following his senior season . . . Married this past summer .. . High School Coach Jock Sutherland ... Born Jan. 17, 1961 ... Business administration major.
COACH HALL: "Dirk is probably the best guard in the nation. He has matured into a fine floor leader, an excellent defensive player, and a player that gives 110 percent every time out. I look for Dirk to become an All-American this year."
Yr.	GGS	Minules	Field Goals	Free Throws	Rebounds	A	PF-D	Points	High
Fi (79-80)	34-18	691-20 3	68-142-47.9	35-49-71.4	70-2.1	126	82-3	171- 5.0	14
So. (80-81)	28-28	890-31.8	118-213-55.4	55-63-87.3	79-2.8	151	79-4	291-10.4	20
Totals
62-46 1581-25.5    186-355-52.4   90-112-80.4      149-2.4      277 161-7   460- 7.4 20
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