A Look At The NBA Cats

Mar 31, 2012; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Josh Harrellson (55) shoots a free throw during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. Knicks won 91-75. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

As you’ve probably heard already, “Jorts” signed with the Miami Heat today. This is not a surprise, as many expected this to happen. Here’s a current lists of the former Wildcats signed on NBA teams.

Rajon Rondo- Boston Celtics

DeMarcus Cousins- Sacramento Kings

John Wall- Washington Wizards

Anthony Davis- New Orleans Hornets

Eric Bledsoe- Los Angeles Clippers

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist- Charlotte Bobcats

Tayshaun Prince- Detroit Pistons

Brandon Knight- Detroit Pistons

Chuck Hayes- Sacramento Kings

Enes Kanter- Utah Jazz

Patrick Patterson- Houston Rockets

Jodie Meeks- Los Angeles Lakers

Nazr Mohammed- Chicago Bulls

Terrence Jones- Houston Rockets

Kelenna Azubuike- Cleveland Cavaliers

Marquis Teague- Chicago Bulls

Doron Lamb- Milwaukee Bucks

Josh Harrellson- Miami Heat

Darius Miller- New Orleans Hornets

Daniel Orton- Oklahoma City Thunder

DeAndre Liggins- Oklahoma City Thunder

There are currently 21 former Wildcats that are on a NBA roster. Those are about the same as last season (not including the rookies). Jamal Magloire is one of the Wildcats left off of that list, and has yet to make a NBA roster.

A few new signings and switch-ups have happened as well. DeAndre Liggins and Daniel Orton will both join together as teammates for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nazr Mohammad will also part ways with the Thunder, and head to Chicago to team up with Marquis Teague and the Bulls.

Former Cat, Kelenna Azubuike will head to Cleveland to play with the Cavaliers, after he parted ways with the Dallas Mavericks.

Even though the Cats will be stacked with six new faces heading to the NBA, there are still veterans that will make way to their new teams. You should know what to expect by every player by now, but as of now, Rajon Rondo is probably the best former Wildcat in the NBA. Anthony Davis may have something to say about that, after his Olympic experience, but it seems that Rondo has the lead for now.

At this point it looks unlikely that Jamal Magloire will make an NBA roster, but time will tell. Don’t be surprised if he heads to the D-League or hangs it up all together.

The NBA is starting to become Wildcat city, as we continue to produce more and more talent every year. And don’t expect that trend to end. We’ll continue to see the NBA continue to get flooded with more and more talent who wore the Kentucky blue.