The 2025-26 NBA season begins tonight, and the University of Kentucky men's basketball program has a record 27 players on opening day rosters across the league.
This marks the 14th consecutive season that Kentucky has led the nation in alumni playing in the NBA.
Notable players include Koby Brea on the Phoenix Suns and Amari Williams on the Boston Celtics, both from the 2024-25 Kentucky Wildcats.
Kentucky men's basketball continues its extensive presence in the NBA.
Author's summary: Kentucky leads the nation with 27 NBA players.