Coury Brings Big Game Experience to Big Red

Mark Coury (No. 42), made a huge contribution of 9 points (4/8 FGs), 5 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 assist in 17 minutes on January 12, 2008 as the Kentucky Wildcats beat then undefeated No. 13 ranked Vanderbilt, 79-73 in overtime in front of 23,965 spectators in Rupp Arena and a CBS nationally televised audience.

Coury transferred to Cornell during January 2009. He commences play for the Big Red during the 2009-2010 season and retains two seasons of eligibility.

A recruited walk-on as a freshman, Coury was awarded a scholarship for his sophomore season by former Wildcat head coach, Tubby Smith. Under replacement head coach, Billy Gillespie, Coury started 31 games for the Wildcats in 2007-2008, Coury's sophomore season.

Our background bio for Coury is available in the Recruiting Section of The Cornell Basketball Blog.

Below, some video clips from the Kentucky-Vandy game.