Former Kentucky star Ed Davender dies at 49

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Former Kentucky guard Ed Davender, the only Wildcat with at least 1,500 points and 400 assists, has died. He was 49.

The school announced Saturday that Davender died Thursday night after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week.

Davender scored 1,637 points and made 436 assists while playing with the Wildcats from 1984-88. He ranks 11th on the school's career scoring list. He's among the top 10 in several other categories, including fourth with 191 steals and eighth in assists. His 438 free throws are the most by a Kentucky guard.

The two-time Associated Press all-Southeastern Conference selection helped Kentucky win SEC tournament titles in 1986 and 1988 and play in four NCAA Tournaments.