Ex-Cats

Former Kentucky basketball players on NBA rosters (2024-25 season)

As of March 24, 2025, here are the former Kentucky Wildcats basketball players on NBA rosters:

Former UK players in the NBA

(Years at Kentucky in parentheses)

Bam Adebayo, C/F, Miami Heat (2016-17).

Devin Booker, G, Phoenix Suns (2014-15).

Brandon Boston, G, New Orleans Pelicans (2020-21).

Keion Brooks Jr., F, New Orleans Pelicans (2019-22)—on two-way contract.

Anthony Davis, F/C, Dallas Mavericks (2011-12).

Rob Dillingham, G, Minnesota Timberwolves (2023-24).

Justin Edwards, SF, Philadelphia 76ers (2023-24).

De’Aaron Fox, G, San Antonio Spurs (2016-17).

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder (2017-18).

Tyler Herro, G, Miami Heat (2018-19).

Isaiah Jackson, F, Indiana Pacers (2020-21).

Keldon Johnson, F/G, San Antonio Spurs (2018-19).

Johnny Juzang, G, Utah Jazz (2019-20).

Kevin Knox, F, Golden State Warriors (2017-18).

Chris Livingston, F, Milwaukee Bucks (2022-23).

Trey Lyles, F, Sacramento Kings (2014-15).

Tyrese Maxey, PG, Philadelphia 76ers (2019-20).

Malik Monk, G, Sacramento Kings (2016-17).

Jamal Murray, G, Denver Nuggets (2015-16).

Immanuel Quickley, G, Toronto Raptors (2018-20).

Julius Randle, F/C, Minnesota Timberwolves (2013-14).

Antonio Reeves, G, New Orleans Pelicans (2022-24).

Nick Richards, C, Phoenix Suns (2017-20).

Shaedon Sharpe, G, Portland Trail Blazers (2021-22).

Reed Sheppard, G, Houston Rockets (2023-24).

Jacob Toppin, F, Atlanta Hawks (2020-23)—on two-way contract.

Karl-Anthony Towns, C/F, New York Knicks (2014-15).

Oscar Tshiebwe, F/C, Utah Jazz (2021-23)—on two-way contract.

Jarred Vanderbilt, F, Los Angeles Lakers (2017-18).

Cason Wallace, G, Oklahoma City Thunder (2022-23).

PJ Washington, F, Dallas Mavericks (2017-19).

TyTy Washington, Phoenix Suns (2021-22)—on two-way contract.

Oct 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) handles the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
Former Kentucky star Reed Sheppard (15) handles the ball during a Houston Rockets preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Erik Williams USA TODAY NETWORK
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This story was originally published October 21, 2024 at 11:31 AM.

Dennis Varney
Lexington Herald-Leader
Dennis Varney is a former journalist for the Herald-Leader
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