Top 50 Kentucky Wildcats Prior to John Calipari Era
Jan 5, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Boston Celtics shooting guard Keith Bogans (4) passes the ball while being guarded by Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Derek Fisher (6) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
16. Keith Bogans
Keith Bogans is another former Kentucky Wildcat that had a long NBA career. Before we get into his collegiate play, let’s take a look at where the NBA took him.
- 2003-04: Orlando Magic
- 2004-06: Charlotte Bobcats
- 2006: Houston Rockets
- 2006-09: Orlando Magic
- 2009: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2009-10: San Antonio Spurs
- 2010-11: Chicago Bulls
- 2012-13: Brooklyn Nets
- 2013-14: Boston Celtics
While he seemingly never found a true home in the NBA, he was a player no one could pass up.
Bogans was recruited by the University of Kentucky and was a four-year starter for the Wildcats under former head coach Tubby Smith.
In his senior year with the Wildcats, Bogans led the 2002–03 Wildcats to a 16–0 sweep of the Southeastern Conference and the SEC Tournament title, finishing with an Elite Eight run in the NCAA Tournament.
Bogans was an All-American as a college senior when he averaged 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals.
On September 26, 2014, Bogans was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame
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