How many Kentucky players are in the NBA Hall of Fame?

How many Kentucky players are in the NBA Hall of Fame?

The talent base that has made Kentucky great has produced 71 NBA players (not counting the three selected in this spring’s draft), three of whom have gone on to the Hall of Fame.

What NBA player was born in Kentucky?

116 Players

	Birth
Rk	Player	City
1	Derek Anderson	Louisville
2	Bob Arnzen	Covington
3	Bird Averitt	Hopkinsville

Who wore 12 for Kentucky basketball?

Keion Brooks Jr.
12 – Keion Brooks Jr.

Is basketball popular in Kentucky?

Despite the national stereotype that Kentucky is a diehard basketball state, at the high school level the state produces many times over more top nationally ranked football players than basketball.

How many people got drafted from Kentucky?

Kentucky has had 134 players drafted 136 times in its illustrious history with 57 players selected in the opening round.

How many NFL players are from Kentucky?

Kentucky had six NFL Draft picks in the 2021 NFL Draft and all six made 53-man rosters – Jamin Davis (1st – Washington); Kelvin Joseph (2nd – Cowboys); Quinton Bohanna (6th – Cowboys); Brandin Echols (6th – Jets); Landon Young (6th – Saints); and Phil Hoskins (7th – Panthers).

Who wore 23 for Kentucky basketball?

Bryce Hopkins
#20 – Zan Payne. #23 – Bryce Hopkins.

What number did Anthony Davis wear at Kentucky?

3Los Angeles Lakers / Power forward, Center
Anthony Davis/Number

Davis donned No. 23 in high school, in college with Kentucky and with the New Orleans Pelicans until the Lakers traded for him. No Laker has the No. 3 jersey retired, so if Davis can accomplish more with the team before he calls it a career, it’s possible he could join the list of retired Lakers jerseys.

Why is Kentucky known for basketball?

The ultimate reason Kentucky basketball is so special, though, is because of the fans, like any other storied program. The fans in Kentucky are knowledgeable about their team, and they should be, seeing as they have spent most of their lives watching them.

Are there any pro sports teams in Kentucky?

Pro and Amateur Sports Teams in Kentucky

Club	Sport	Venue
Bowling Green Hot Rods	Baseball	Bowling Green Ballpark
Lexington Legends	Baseball	Whitaker Bank Ballpark
Louisville Bats	Baseball	Louisville Slugger Field
Louisville City FC	Soccer	Lynn Family Stadium