There are several Kentucky players that have found success in the NBA. Anthony Davis, Devin Booker and Bam Adebayo are four examples. De’Aaron Fox and Sacha Killeya-Jones are two more examples. They were all NBA draft picks when they were freshmen.
Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis is a center position player for the Los Angeles Lakers. He played college basketball at Kentucky and has been an NBA player since 2004. His athleticism makes him a valuable asset to the team. He is a versatile player who can play center or power forward.
During his time at Kentucky, he led the Wildcats to the NCAA tournament championship. He was named the tournament’s most valuable player and led the NCAA in blocks. His impressive career earned him the number one pick by the New Orleans Hornets in the 2012 NBA draft. He has since been named eight NBA All-Star and led the league in blocks three times. In addition, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
A Kentucky native, Anthony Davis spent a season at Kentucky and led the Wildcats to a national championship. He averaged 14.2 points per game, 10.4 rebounds per game, 1.4 steals, and 4.7 blocks per game. He was also named the SEC Player of the Year and the NCAA Blocks Leader. Today, Davis is an eight-time All-Star and an NBA champion.
While playing in the NBA, Anthony Davis is also helping the Kentucky community. He has donated $350,000 to help the Kentucky flood relief efforts. Although Coach Calipari did not directly reach out to Anthony Davis about the donation, he thanked him for the gesture. It is a good idea for NBA players to give back to the communities where they studied and played.
As a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Davis has made a name for himself. His growth spurt from high school to college has been phenomenal. His size has grown seven inches in one season. He has been named to eight All-Star teams and the first team of the NBA four times.
Brandon Knight
Brandon Knight is a former Kentucky Wildcat who went on to become a solid NBA player. He was drafted in the eighth round by the Pistons, and has enjoyed a successful pro career. Knight is a versatile player, who is capable of making outstanding passes. However, his passing ability to control the tempo are not consistent. He is also not considered a strong leader. Off the court, Knight has a reserved persona. He is not the most outgoing player, but he does have other interests outside of basketball. His off-court life could also be a plus for image-conscious organizations.
Brandon Knight was born in Miami, Florida, on December 2, 1991. He is black, and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He showed a strong interest in basketball from an early age. His interest in the game has continued into his adulthood. He is also a devout Christian.
Knight averaged 17.3 points as a point guard for the Wildcats. He was clutch for Kentucky during its run to the NCAA tournament, and he broke the freshman record for 3-pointers by scoring 87 in the tournament. He is also one of the best players in the country, and he is a player who has potential to succeed in the NBA.
Knight’s pro career has been plagued by injury and poor luck. He missed the opportunity to make the NBA as a freshman. However, he was on the verge of a breakout season in his sophomore year. He had two All-Star-worthy seasons, but he was never selected to the All-Star team. Moreover, he also had a string of injuries during the early part of his career.
Sacha Killeya-Jones
Sacha Killeya-Jones is an American-British professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for the Oklahoma Thunder. He was born in Kentucky, where he attended Louisville University. He is a two-time All-Star and is currently the third-leading scorer in the NBA.
In addition to being a point guard, Sacha Killeya-Jones is also an international basketball player. The two-time All-American has played in Poland and the Czech Republic, and has also played in Poland and Israel. He is currently on the Los Angeles Lakers’ summer roster. His impressive career has garnered a lot of attention. In addition to scoring, Sacha is also a versatile offensive player with the ability to shoot threes.
In 2022, Sacha Killeya-Jones will play for the Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli basketball league. The Thunder are likely to use him in the G League. His numbers at Kentucky were limited last season; he averaged 3.2 points per game while shooting 59 percent. Nevertheless, he earned McDondald’s All-American honors.
After spending his freshman year at Kentucky, Sacha Killeya-Jones will transfer to a new school and play professionally. The North Carolina native was a five-star prospect coming out of high school. After the 2018-19 season, he played overseas for BC Kalev-Cramo. While it’s not clear if NBA scouts are watching his development, he projects as a borderline second-round pick in 2020.
Despite his relatively recent arrival, he’s already a rising star. During his sophomore season, the guard averaged 3.3 points per game, 2.9 rebounds per game, and 0.6 blocks per game. He also shot 58.4 percent from the floor, and recorded 112 points throughout the year. In three NCAA Tournament games, he led UK in rebounds and blocks. His performance against Davidson in the NCAA Tournament opener was outstanding, as he added eight points and six boards. In the SEC Tournament, he added four blocks to his tally. Against Alabama in the semifinals, he had six points and four rebounds.
Ron Mercer
During his career at Kentucky, Ron Mercer was one of the most dynamic young players in the league. He led his team to an NCAA championship during his freshman year and finished his career with over 1,000 points in 76 games. This averaged to nearly one point per two minutes. Mercer was also named to the All-NCAA Final Four team both seasons. During his second year, he won the SEC Player of the Year award and the NCAA Regional MVP award.
After a successful collegiate career, Mercer was selected with the sixth overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. He was reunited with Kentucky coach Rick Pitino, who had recently joined the Boston Celtics. Some people thought that this was a move by the Celtics to scare away other teams.
Mercer had a successful high school career in Tennessee. In addition, he went on to play college ball at Kentucky, where he earned several All-American honors. He was named the nation’s best high school player by Bob Gibbons, beating out such players as Kevin Garnett, Vince Carter, Antwan Jamison, and Stephon Marbury. After two seasons with the Celtics, Mercer went on to sign as a free agent with the Chicago Bulls. In his rookie season, Mercer averaged 19.7 points per game.
Mercer is a 6-foot-7 sophomore power forward. He played for Rick Pitino at Kentucky. He played on two National Championship teams. One won in 1996, and the other in 1997. Mercer would have won the championship if Derek Anderson had not been injured for the Final Four. Mercer was also named to the All-SEC Freshman Team and the All-NCAA Final Four team.
