Dan Issel and his wife of 57 years Cheri, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, visited Terry Meiners upon the release of the book DAN ISSEL: FROM KENTUCKY WILDCAT TO NBA LEGEND. Dan, Cheri, and Terry cover a myriad of topics in this conversation about Rupp, NIL, Bob Knight, Vietnam, happiness, and the Kentucky Colonels. Dan will sign books and give a talk Saturday, October 24 at the Louisville Book Festival, which runs 10-5 at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Personal book inscriptions by Dan are available through the website danisselbook.com MORE: Basketball legend Dan Issel is hosting a series of fall 2026 book signings across Kentucky to celebrate his new memoir, Dan Issel: From Kentucky Wildcat to NBA Legend, co-written with Doug Brunk. [1, 2] Upcoming 2026 Book Signings & Events October 22, 2026 (6:30 PM): Book release and signing with Dan Issel and Doug Brunk, moderated by Tom Hammond, at Good Barn – Gorham Hall (1451 University Dr, Lexington, KY). [1] October 26, 2026 (6:00 PM): Reading and book signing at Paul Sawyier Public Library (319 Wapping St, Frankfort, KY). [1, 2] October 27, 2026 (6:00 PM): Discussion and book signing at Barnes & Noble Fayette Mall (3565 Nicholasville Rd, Lexington, KY). [1, 2] November 6, 2026 (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM): Book signing at Your Frame of Mind (521 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY), held ahead of the UK vs. James Madison men's basketball game. [1, 2] November 7, 2026: Appearance and book signing at the Kentucky Book Festival hosted at Joseph-Beth Booksellers (Lexington, KY).