Kentucky Leads the Nation in NBA Opening Day Rosters
The 2025-26 NBA season begins with a record 27 Kentucky players on opening day rosters, marking the 14th consecutive season as the nation's leader.
Kentucky men's basketball has an extensive presence in the NBA, with 20 teams featuring UK alumni, including seven teams with multiple Wildcats on their rosters.
- Phoenix Suns: 3 UK products
- Dallas Mavericks: 2 UK products
- Miami Heat: 2 UK products
- Minnesota Timberwolves: 2 UK products
- Oklahoma City Thunder: 2 UK products
- Philadelphia 76ers: 2 UK products
- San Antonio Spurs: 2 UK products
Notable newcomers include Koby Brea on the Phoenix Suns and Amari Williams on the Boston Celtics, both from the 2024-25 Kentucky Wildcats.
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Author's summary: Kentucky leads the nation with 27 players on NBA opening day rosters.