Former Cats remaining in the NBA Playoffs

Mar 2, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images Good morning, BBN! It is officially one of the greatest times of the sports calendar as the NBA and NHL Playoffs are in full swing.

Now, while there are not a lot of former Kentucky Wildcats riddled across the NHL, there are plenty of them in the NBA. On top of that, there are still several Cats fighting for a chance to win an NBA Championship this season. As the second round gets underway, we have eight teams remaining: Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, and the Philadelphia 76ers.

Only one team does not have a former Cat on the roster: The Pistons. So who is still playing? Here is a quick list: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) Cason Wallace (OKC) Jarred Vanderbilt (LAL) Julius Randle (MIN) De’Aaron Fox (SA) Keldon Johnson (SA) Olivier Sarr (CLE) Karl Anthony-Towns (NYK) Tyrese Maxey (PHI) Justin Edwards (PHI) At the moment, it looks like the chances of another former Wildcat bringing home an NBA Championship are quite good.

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