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Wheeler's Pharmacy: Kentucky Championship Tradition | College Basketball News
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Every Kentucky basketball champion has a secret pilgrimage spot: Wheeler’s Pharmacy, a 65-year-old Lexington staple where legends like Calipari, Rupp, and Pitino once gathered. New coach Mark Pope honored the tradition with his staff, posting pics online — proving this isn’t just a lunch counter, it’s where championships are brewed. Owned now by Claire Wheeler Lewis, daughter of the original pharmacist and UK alum, it remains the heartbeat of fan culture, where winning energy flows over burgers and milkshakes.
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