Last Updated on April 21, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Looking for a complete list of Kentucky NBA players? The Kentucky Wildcats program is widely regarded as one of the top pipelines to the league, consistently producing elite talent, with countless Kentucky basketball NBA alumni succeeding at the highest level. From dominant big men like Anthony Davis to explosive guards such as Devin Booker and versatile stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the presence of Wildcats in the NBA remains unmatched in the modern era.
This is a comprehensive list of players who played for Kentucky and appeared in at least one NBA regular-season game.
Full List of Kentucky Wildcats NBA Players
- Cliff Hagan
- Frank Ramsey
- Louie Dampier
- Dan Issel
- Pat Riley
- Rex Chapman
- Jamal Mashburn
- Antoine Walker
- Tony Delk
- Ron Mercer
- Nazr Mohammed
- Tayshaun Prince
- Keith Bogans
- Rajon Rondo
- Chuck Hayes
- Jodie Meeks
- John Wall
- DeMarcus Cousins
- Eric Bledsoe
- Patrick Patterson
- Brandon Knight
- Enes Kanter Freedom
- Anthony Davis
- Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
- Nerlens Noel
- Julius Randle
- James Young
- Willie Cauley-Stein
- Trey Lyles
- Devin Booker
- Karl-Anthony Towns
- Tyler Ulis
- Jamal Murray
- Skal Labissière
- De’Aaron Fox
- Malik Monk
- Bam Adebayo
- Kevin Knox
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- PJ Washington
- Tyler Herro
- Keldon Johnson
- Immanuel Quickley
- Tyrese Maxey
- Devin Askew (did not play NBA regular season)
- Isaiah Jackson
- BJ Boston
- Terrence Clarke (never played NBA)
- Shaedon Sharpe
- TyTy Washington Jr.
- Cason Wallace
- Reed Sheppard
Notable Kentucky Wildcats in the NBA
- Anthony Davis – NBA champion, perennial All-NBA big
- Devin Booker – Elite scorer and franchise cornerstone
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – MVP-caliber guard
- John Wall – Former No. 1 overall pick and All-Star
- Karl-Anthony Towns – No. 1 pick and All-NBA center