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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|5|8}}
| birth_place = [[Nicholasville, Kentucky]], U.S.
| high_school = [[West Jessamine High School|West Jessamine]]<br />(Nicholasville, Kentucky)
| college = [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky]] (2010–2014)
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'''Jarrod Polson''' (born May 8, 1991)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/polson_jarrod00.html|title=5 Jarrod Polson — Kentucky Wildcats — College Basketball — ukathletics.com|work=[[ukathletics]]|
==High school career==
Jarrod Polson played all four of his high school years at West Jessamine High School. In his freshman season, Polson and the West Jessamine Colts finished with a record of
In his sophomore season, Polson and the Colts finished the season with a record of
In his junior season, Polson and the Colts finished the season with a record of
In his senior season, Polson and the Colts finished the season with a record of
Polson finished his high school career with a total of 482 assists, 429 rebounds, and 1,884 points. Polson was first team all state in his senior season.
==College career==
Jarrod Polson was originally a walk-on for the [[University of Kentucky]] [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Wildcats men's basketball team]], however he quickly earned a full scholarship before his freshman year began, with Calipari calling him one of the best walk-ons he had ever had. In his freshman season, the cats finished the season with a record of
In his sophomore season, the Cats finished the season with a record of
In his junior season, Polson suddenly found himself in the rotation after a break-out performance in the season opening game against the [[Maryland Terrapins]] on November 9, 2012. Coach Calipari subbed Polson in for Ryan Harrow, whose play was greatly hindered due to flu-like symptoms. Polson successfully handled the pressure and finished the game with 10 points, 2 rebounds (both offensive rebounds), 3 assists, 1 steal, and 0 turnovers. The one steal was off of a missed free throw by [[Nerlens Noel]], which was rebounded by Terrapins guard Pe'Shon Howard. Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon later called Polson's steal and acrobatic layup the "play of the game." In the final seconds of the game, Polson extended Kentucky's lead from 1 to 3 points by sinking two free throws. [[Dick Vitale]] commented that Polson was "the MVP for Kentucky" in that game, and Turgeon said that Polson was "the key" to Kentucky's victory. Since that game, Polson has seen solid minutes off the bench for Kentucky, including a start in a losing effort against Tennessee on February 16, 2013 (Kentucky's first game without Nerlens Noel, who suffered an ACL tear the previous game against Florida).
Polson's role diminished in his senior season as Kentucky reloaded with talented freshmen. In 33 games Polson scored just 32 points and failing to score in four appearances in the NCAA Tournament, when Kentucky's surprising run to the title game was ended by Connecticut on April 7, 2014. Kentucky finished the season
==Post college==
Polson currently works as a
==References==
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| quote = WHEREAS, other members of the 2011-2012 University of Kentucky Men's Basketball team included...Jarrod Polson...
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| date = January 27, 2011
| quote = His 30 free throws made in 37 attempts in a game as a junior for West Jessamine remains a Kentucky high school record and serves as evidence of Polson's willingness to take on defenders.
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| quote = Jan. 24, 2009, In this game, Jarrod Polson breaks the KHSAA state high school free throw record and scored 51 points in the game personally.
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