Kentucky Wildcats players rank among top NBA draft picks since 2000
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
USA TODAY Sports has ranked every #1 overall NBA draft pick since 2000, placing John Wall, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Anthony Davis among the top selections. Wall ranks 12th, noted for his playoff contributions with the Wizards. Towns is 7th, recognized for his impact leading the Knicks to a championship. Davis, a dominant force in college, is ranked 3rd, despite injury impacts during his career. The rankings highlight the success of Kentucky players in the NBA.
- •John Wall ranked 12th for playoff success with the Wizards.
- •Karl-Anthony Towns ranked 7th; led Knicks to championship.
- •Anthony Davis ranked 3rd; multiple All-NBA selections.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Where do former Kentucky player rank among #1 overall NBA draft picks?
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