It’s been over a decade since the 2011–12 Kentucky Wildcats cut down the nets in New Orleans, finishing a 38-2 season with a national championship and a roster packed with future pros, cult heroes, and a few legends. Here's a look at where every member of that unforgettable squad has landed since the confetti fell.
Anthony Davis | C | Chicago, IL
The centerpiece of that team, Davis went No. 1 overall in the 2012 NBA Draft and lived up to every bit of the hype. He’s an 8-time All-Star, an NBA Champion (2020), and still going strong. In 2025, he’s suiting up for the Dallas Mavericks after a blockbuster trade sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers. Injuries have been a recurring hurdle, but when healthy, Davis is one of the league’s most dominant two-way players. Hall of Fame-bound.
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist | SF | Somerdale, NJ
The No. 2 overall pick in 2012, MKG was known for his defense and hustle—but also for a jump shot that became a punchline. Still, he played eight solid seasons, mostly in Charlotte. Injuries slowed him, but he left the league with a respectable résumé. Off the court, he’s found purpose as the founder of a nonprofit focused on helping those who stutter, something he’s dealt with personally.
Doron Lamb | SG | Queens, NY
Lamb had a short stint in the NBA but built a strong career overseas, particularly in Italy where he still plays today. Known for his pure shooting stroke in Lexington, Lamb has carved out a steady pro career in Europe.
Terrence Jones | PF | Portland, OR
Jones showed flashes of stardom in the NBA, especially with the Rockets, where he averaged double digits over multiple seasons. He also played in the Philippines, China, and elsewhere. Now a veteran of the international circuit, Jones is still hooping and embracing the global game.
Marquis Teague | PG | Indianapolis, IN
Teague never quite found a consistent role in the NBA, but he wasn’t done with basketball. He played overseas and is now part of the Big 3, Ice Cube’s 3-on-3 league, staying involved in the sport.
Darius Miller | SF | Maysville, KY
Miller played in both the NBA and overseas, with his best years coming as a sharpshooter in New Orleans. He quietly put together a solid pro career and now resides in Lexington. He’s helped with La Familia in the TBT and is eyeing a transition into coaching.
Kyle Wiltjer | PF | Portland, OR
After transferring to Gonzaga, Wiltjer became a college star again. He had a short NBA stint with the Rockets but has found stability overseas, currently playing in the Italian League. One of the game's stretch fours before it was trendy.
Eloy Vargas | C | Moca, D.R.
Vargas took his game to the international stage, playing across South America and representing the Dominican Republic. He’s currently playing professionally in Colombia, still holding it down in the paint more than a decade later.
Jarrod Polson | PG | Wilmore, KY
Polson didn’t pursue a pro career and instead pivoted to the nonprofit world. He works as a market developer in Lexington and still finds time to hoop in church leagues. A fan favorite who’s stayed close to the Bluegrass roots.
Jon Hood | SG | Madisonville, KY
Hood transitioned into coaching after injuries cut his playing days short. He’s now an assistant coach at Missouri Western and previously coached at Kentucky Wesleyan and Frederick Douglass High School. He’s stayed connected to the game from the bench.
Ryan Harrow | PG | Marietta, GA
Harrow transferred to Georgia State and later went undrafted. He built a career in Europe, playing in Greece and elsewhere. These days, he’s helping train young athletes back in the U.S., using his experience to guide the next generation.
Twany Beckham | SG | Louisville, KY
Beckham has stayed active in basketball, coaching in the TBT with La Familia and also working as a motivational speaker. A former transfer, he became a steady locker room presence during the championship run.
Sam Malone | PG | Scituate, MA
Malone works behind the scenes now, serving as the assistant GM for La Familia’s TBT team. Off the court, he’s also the CEO of an advertising agency, proving there’s plenty of success beyond the hardwood.
Brian Long | PG | Dumont, NJ
A walk-on during that historic season, Long entered the business world after graduation and most recently worked as an executive for Walmart according to his LinkedIN.
Coaches: John Calipari, Kenny Payne, Orlando Antigua, John Robic
John Calipari coached Kentucky until 2024 and is now at Arkansas.
Kenny Payne spent time with the Knicks and as Louisville’s head coach and is now on the bench with Calipari at Arkansas.
Orlando Antigua is still one of the top recruiters in college basketball, currently back with Illinois after a stint back with Cal at Kentucky.
John Robic transitioned into more of an administrative role after years on the bench.
The 2012 team was a mix of one-and-dones, four-year guys, walk-ons, and transfers—all blending into a title-winning force. While Anthony Davis became a household name, the rest of the team found unique paths across continents, professions, and passions. They brought a banner to Rupp Arena, and over a decade later, their stories are still unfolding.