It’s no doubt Coach John Calipari has had major success coaching the Kentucky Wildcats but after the 2019 NBA Draft his career got a whole lot more interesting. He’s had at least 1 or more player on every single team in the NBA. You’ve heard names like Anthony Davis, Karl Anthony-Towns, Eric Bledsoe, Devin Booker, and De’Aaron Fox but there’s a whole lot more that you should know.
Atlanta Hawks: 2
Alex Poythress (2018-Present)
Isaac Humphries (2019-Present)
Boston Celtics: 2
James Young (2014-2017)
Enes Kantar (2019-Present)
Brooklyn Nets: 2
Marquis Teague (2014)
Archie Goodwin (2017)
Charlotte Hornets: 4
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (2012-Present)
Aaron Harrison (2015-2017)
Malik Monk (2017-Present)
PJ Washington (2019-Present)
Cleveland Cavalries: 3
DeAndre Liggins (2016-2017)
Andrew Harrison (2018)
Brandon Knight (2019-Present)
Chicago Bulls: 2
Marquis Teague (2012-2014)
Tyler Ulis (2018)
Detroit Pistons: 2
Brandon Knight (2011-2013)
Josh Harrellson (2013-2014)
Dallas Mavericks: 3
DeAndre Liggins (2017)
Nerlens Noel (2017-2018)
Aaron Harrison (2018)
Denver Nuggets: 3
Jamal Murray (2016-Present)
Trey Lyles (2017-Present)
Jarred Vanderbilt (2018-Present)
Golden State Warriors: 2
DeMarcus Cousins (2018-Present)
Willie Cauly-Stein (2019- Present)
Houston Rockets: 4
Patrick Patterson (2010-2013)
Terrence Jones (2012-2016)
Brandon Knight (2018-2019)
Terrence Jones (2019)
Indiana Pacers: 1
Alex Poythress (2017-2018)
Los Angeles Clippers: 2
Eric Bledsoe (2010-2013)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2018-Present)
Los Angeles Lakers: 2
Julius Randle (2014-2018)
Anthony Davis 2019-Present)
Memphis Grizzlies: 1
Andrew Harrison (2016-2018)
Miami Heat: 4
Josh Harrellson (2012-2013)
DeAndre Liggins (2014)
Bam Adebayo (2017-Present)
Tyler Herro (2019-Present)
Milwaukee Bucks: 5
Doron Lamb (2012-2013)
Brandon Knight (2013-2015)
Eric Bledsoe (2017-Present)
Terrence Jones (2017)
DeAndre Liggins (2017-2018)
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1
Karl-Anthony Towns (2015-Present)
New Orleans Pelicans: 7
Anthony Davis (2012-2019)
Darius Miller (2012-2014 & 2017-Present)
Archie Goodwin (2016)
Julius Randle (2018-Present)
DeMarcus Cousins (2017-2018)
DeAndre Liggins (2018)
Andrew Harrison (2018-2019)
New York Knicks: 3
Josh Harrellson (2011-2012)
Enes Kanter (2017-2019)
Kevin Knox (2018-Present)
Orlando Magic: 4
Daniel Orton (2010-2012)
DeAndre Liggins (2011-2012)
Doron Lamb (2013-2014)
Isaiah Briscoe (2018-2019)
Oklahoma City Thunder: 6
Daniel Orton (2012-2013)
DeAndre Liggins (2012-2013)
Enes Kanter (2015-2017)
Patrick Patterson (2017-Present)
Nerlens Noel (2018-Present)
Hamidou Diallo (2018-Present)
Phoenix Suns: 5
Eric Bledsoe (2013-2017)
Archie Goodwin (2013-2016)
Brandon Knight (2015-2018)
Devin Booker (2015-Present)
Tyler Ulis (2016-2018)
Philadelphia 76ers: 4
Nerlens Noel (2013-2017)
Daniel Orton (2013-2014)
Alex Poythress (2017)
James Young (2018)
Portland Trail Blazers: 2
Enes Kanter (2019-Present)
Skal Labissiere (2019-Present)
Sacramento Kings: 5
DeMarcus Cousins (2010-2017)
Patrick Patterson (2013)
Willie Cauley-Stein (2015-Present)
Skal Labissiere (2016-2019)
De’Aaron Fox (2017-Present)
San Antonio Spurs: 1
Keldon Johnson (2019-Present)
Toronto Raptors: 1
Patrick Patterson (2013-2017)
Utah Jazz : 2
Enes Kanter (2011-2015)
Trey Lyles (2015-2017)
Washington Wizards: 1
John Wall (2010-Present)
Not only have all these players been in the NBA or are still playing... but some have had some pretty amazing careers. You might be familiar with Devin Bookers 70pt game against the Boston Celtics and Anthony Davis’s double double season as in one game he had 53pts, 18rebs, and 5blks against the Phoenix Suns. Also some of these Wildcats in the list above have had some great playoff runs as Eric Bledsoe did this past year with the Bucks and Jodie Meeks getting his first NBA Championship ring with the Toronto Raptors. These Wildcats have been some pretty special players and athletes but not without the help of John Calipari to get them NBA ready for their careers with the right coaching, strength and conditioning, and giving them the right mindset to succeed beyond college.