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PHOTO: James Naismith in the house at 'The Phog'

Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

Whenever Kansas plays a home game at Allen Fieldhouse, it's always an exciting atmosphere. However, when a program like Kentucky visits, it goes to another level.

On Saturday, the two most successful programs in terms of wins hooked up at 'The Phog,' one of the most symbolic and historical buildings in the game.

In attendance for the hyped-up game was no other than the game's innovator, and first coach in Jayhawks history, Dr. James Naismith.

Well, sort of.

Ironically, as important as Naismith is to Kansas, he is the only coach to have a losing record in the program's history.

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