LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)– 29 former Kentucky men’s basketball’s players are on an NBA roster for opening day. 2024 marks the 13th year in a row where Kentucky has led the pack with that statistic, which includes two-way and inactive players. Two thirds of NBA teams feature a Wildcat on their squad and eight of them have more than one in its ranks. Four Cats from the most recent UK team are joining the association for their first time with both top-10 draft picks, Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham at the forefront. Below is a complete list of Wildcats in the NBA broken down by team. Sacramento Kings- De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, Trey Lyles Miami Heat- Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro Phoenix Suns- Devin Booker, TyTy Washington Jr. New Orleans Pelicans- Brandon Boston Jr., Antonio Reeves Los Angeles Lakers- Anthony Davis, Jarred Vanderbilt Minnesota Timberwolves- Rob Dillingham, Julius Randle Philadelphia 76ers- Justin Edwards, Tyrese Maxey Oklahoma City Thunder- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace New York Knicks- Jacob Toppin, Karl-Anthony Towns Indiana Pacers- Isaiah Jackson San Antonio Spurs- Keldon Johnson Milwaukee Bucks- Chris Livingston Denver Nuggets- Jamal Murray Toronto Raptors- Immanuel Quickley Charlotte Hornets- Nick Richards Portland Trail Blazers- Shaedon Sharpe Houston Rockets- Reed Sheppard Utah Jazz- Oscar Tshiebwe Dallas Mavericks- PJ Washington   Categories: Featured, More Sports, Solid Blue, Sports Tags: Basketball, BBN, Kentucky, NBA, Wildcats