Dennis Varney

1 month ago | kentucky.com | Dennis Varney

The 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament field has several former Kentucky high school basketball stars, including the 2023 Miss Basketball winner, in its field of 68 teams that includes UK, Louisville and Murray State. And yet it’s the abundance of transfer players with ties to the Bluegrass State that might stand out. That includes six players who previously spent time at Kentucky and four more who were at Louisville.

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Dennis Varney

The 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament field has several former Kentucky high school basketball stars, including the 2023 Miss Basketball winner, in its field of 68 teams that includes UK, Louisville and Murray State. And yet it’s the abundance of transfer players with ties to the Bluegrass State that might stand out. That includes six players who previously spent time at Kentucky and four more who were at Louisville.

1 month ago | kentucky.com | Dennis Varney

Two former Kentucky high school stars playing key roles in UK coach Mark Pope’s first season leading his alma mater. Two Kentucky Mr. Basketball winners. The Southeastern Conference’s player of the year. Five players who started their collegiate careers at Kentucky before hitting the transfer portal. And a former Lexington prep star who tops two all-time scoring lists. The 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament field is full of connections to the Bluegrass State.

Oct 21, 2024 | kentucky.com | Dennis Varney

As of Oct. 21, 2024, here are the former Kentucky Wildcats basketball players on NBA rosters:(Years at Kentucky in parentheses)▪ Bam Adebayo, C/F, Miami Heat (2016-17). ▪ Devin Booker, G, Phoenix Suns (2014-15). ▪ Anthony Davis, F/C, Los Angeles Lakers (2011-12). ▪ Rob Dillingham, G, Minnesota Timberwolves (2023-24). ▪ Justin Edwards, SF, Philadelphia 76ers (2023-24)—on two-way contract. ▪ De’Aaron Fox, G, Sacramento Kings (2016-17). ▪ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder (2017-18).

Oct 21, 2024 | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Dennis Varney

As of Oct. 21, 2024, here are the former Kentucky Wildcats basketball players on NBA rosters:Former UK players in the NBAFormer Kentucky star Reed Sheppard (15) handles the ball during a Houston Rockets preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans.