Former University of Kentucky basketball players on NBA rosters for the 2025-26 season
As of Oct. 30, 2025, here are the former Wildcats on NBA rosters during the 2025-26 season:
Former UK players in the NBA
(Note: Years at Kentucky in parentheses; statistics from the 2025-26 NBA season)
Bam Adebayo, C/F, Miami Heat (2016-17) — 78 games, 18.1 points, 9.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.3 steals for the Heat.
Devin Booker, G, Phoenix Suns (2014-15) — 75 games, 25.6 points, 7.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals for the Suns.
Koby Brea, G, Phoenix Suns (2024-25) — on two-way contract.
Anthony Davis, F/C, Dallas Mavericks (2011-12) — 51 games, 24.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 1.2 steals for the Lakers and Mavericks.
Rob Dillingham, G, Minnesota Timberwolves (2023-24) — 49 games, 4.5 points, 1.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Timberwolves.
Justin Edwards, SF, Philadelphia 76ers (2023-24) — 44 games, 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals for the 76ers.
De’Aaron Fox, G, San Antonio Spurs (2016-17) — 62 games, 23.5 points, 6.3 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Kings and Spurs.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder (2017-18) — 76 games, 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.0 blocks for the Thunder.
Tyler Herro, G, Miami Heat (2018-19) — 77 games, 23.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 0.9 steals for the Heat.
Isaiah Jackson, F, Indiana Pacers (2020-21) — 5 games, 7.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks for the Pacers.
Keldon Johnson, F/G, San Antonio Spurs (2018-19) — 77 games, 12.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists for the Spurs.
Johnny Juzang, G, Minnesota Timberwolves (2019-20) — 64 games, 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists for the Jazz.
Tyrese Maxey, PG, Philadelphia 76ers (2019-20) — 52 games, 26.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.8 steals for the 76ers.
Malik Monk, G, Sacramento Kings (2016-17) — 65 games, 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 0.9 steals for the Kings.
Jamal Murray, G, Denver Nuggets (2015-16) — 67 games, 21.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.4 steals for the Nuggets.
Immanuel Quickley, G, Toronto Raptors (2018-20) — 33 games, 17.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 0.7 steals for the Raptors.
Julius Randle, F/C, Minnesota Timberwolves (2013-14) — 69 games, 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 0.7 steals for the Timberwolves.
Antonio Reeves, G, Charlotte Hornets (2022-24) — 44 games, 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists for the Pelicans — on two-way contract.
Nick Richards, C, Phoenix Suns (2017-20) — 57 games, 9.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.0 blocks for the Hornets and Suns.
Shaedon Sharpe, G, Portland Trail Blazers (2021-22) — 72 games, 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals for the Trail Blazers.
Reed Sheppard, G, Houston Rockets (2023-24) — 52 games, 4.4 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals for the Rockets.
Adou Thiero, F, Los Angeles Lakers (2022-24).
Jacob Toppin, F, Atlanta Hawks (2020-23) — 17 games, 1.4 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.4 assists for the Knicks and Hawks — on two-way contract.
Karl-Anthony Towns, C/F, New York Knicks (2014-15) — 72 games, 24.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.0 steals for the Knicks.
Oscar Tshiebwe, F/C, Utah Jazz (2021-23) — 14 games, 7.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals for the Jazz — on two-way contract.
Jarred Vanderbilt, F, Los Angeles Lakers (2017-18) — 36 games, 4.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals for the Lakers.
Cason Wallace, G, Oklahoma City Thunder (2022-23) — 68 games, 8.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals for the Thunder.
PJ Washington, F, Dallas Mavericks (2017-19) — 57 games, 14.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.1 steals for the Mavericks.
Amari Williams, C, Boston Celtics (2024-25) — on two-way contract.
Some notable former Kentucky stars who are NBA free agents
Brandon Boston Jr., G, (2020-21) — 42 games, 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals for the Pelicans.
Keion Brooks Jr., F (2019-22) — 14 games, 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists for the Pelicans.
Lamont Butler, G (2024-25).
Andrew Carr, F (2024-25).
Hamidou Diallo, G/F (2016-18).
Wenyen Gabriel, F (2016-18).
Ashton Hagans, G (2018-20).
Kevin Knox, F (2017-18) — 14 games, 3.3 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.4 assists for the Warriors.
Skal Labissiere, C (2015-16) — 4 games, 1.3 points and 0.8 rebounds for the Kings.
Chris Livingston, F (2022-23).
Trey Lyles, F (2014-15) — 69 games, 6.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals for the Kings.
Jaxson Robinson, G (2024-25).
Olivier Sarr, C (2020-21).
TyTy Washington Jr., G (2021-22) — 16 games, 2.2 points 0.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists for the Suns.
This story was originally published October 22, 2025 at 6:15 AM.
