From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (main entry)
Givens, Jack L. "Goose"
(born: September 21, 1956)Jack Givens was born in Lexington, KY and went to school there at Bryan Station High School.
A 6' 4" forward and guard, he scored 41 points while leading the University of Kentucky to victory in the 1978 NCAA Championship game. He was a three-time All-SEC player and second leading scorer in the history of the school. Givens was the first African American All-American in Kentucky.
Givens was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks, playing for them for two years. He is a brother of Reuben Givens.
He currently serves as the vice president of business development and external affairs at Bowlin Group and is a radio color analyst for the UK Sports Network. He lives in Georgetown, KY with his wife, Linda. They have two children and four grandchildren.
For more see "UK Men's Basketball legend Jack 'Goose' Givens shares his life, legacy in new memoir"; Jack Givens at Basketball-Reference.com; and his induction announcement into the Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.
