Five former Kentucky Wildcats receive ratings of 90 or higher in NBA 2K27

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Five former Kentucky Wildcats receive ratings of 90 or higher in NBA 2K27
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Five players who previously competed for the Kentucky Wildcats earned ratings of at least 90 in the recently released NBA 2K27 video game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the group with a 97 rating, followed by Karl-Anthony Towns at 93, Tyrese Maxey at 92, Devin Booker at 91, and Anthony Davis at 90. The inclusion of these former Kentucky stars highlights the program's history of developing professional talent over the last decade. Several other former Wildcats, including Cason Wallace, Immanuel Quickley, and Shaedon Sharpe, received ratings in the low 80s, while PJ Washington and Reed Sheppard were rated at 79. The list reflects the continued presence of Kentucky-trained athletes across the league. Coaches at Kentucky are now working to recruit new players who can eventually follow these alumni into professional basketball.

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  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander holds the highest rating among former Kentucky players at 97.
  • Karl-Anthony Towns, Tyrese Maxey, Devin Booker, and Anthony Davis also earned ratings of 90 or higher.
  • Cason Wallace, Immanuel Quickley, and Shaedon Sharpe received ratings ranging from 81 to 82.
  • PJ Washington and Reed Sheppard were each assigned an overall rating of 79 in the game.
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Some of the best NBA players are former Kentucky Wildcats stars, and with the latest rendition of the game, each was rated in 2K27.

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