SettingsBasketball players from Kentucky
Adrian Smith (basketball)
Adrian Howard (Odie) Smith (born October 5, 1936, in Farmington, Kentucky) is a retired American Northeast Mississippi Community College, University of Kentucky, NBA, and ABA player.
Adrian Howard (Odie) Smith (born October 5, 1936, in Farmington, Kentucky) is a retired American Northeast Mississippi Community College, University of Kentucky, NBA, and ABA player.
Allan Houston
Allan Wade Houston (born April 20, 1971) is a retired American professional basketball player for the NBA, and currently the Assistant General Manager for the New York Knicks.
Allan Wade Houston (born April 20, 1971) is a retired American professional basketball player for the NBA, and currently the Assistant General Manager for the New York Knicks.
Anthony Grundy
Anthony Montreace Grundy is an American professional basketball player.
Anthony Montreace Grundy is an American professional basketball player.
Arnie Risen
Arnold D. Risen (born October 9, 1924 in Williamstown, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
Arnold D. Risen (born October 9, 1924 in Williamstown, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
Bill Bradley (ABA)
William "Bill" Bradley was an American basketball player.
William "Bill" Bradley was an American basketball player.
Bob Arnzen
Robert Louis "Bob" Arnzen (born November 3, 1947 in Covington, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
Robert Louis "Bob" Arnzen (born November 3, 1947 in Covington, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
Bob Wright (basketball)
Robert G. "Bob" Wright was an American college basketball coach.
Robert G. "Bob" Wright was an American college basketball coach.
Bubba Wells
Charles Richard "Bubba" Wells (born July 26, 1974 in Russellville, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Charles Richard "Bubba" Wells (born July 26, 1974 in Russellville, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Butch Beard
Alfred "Butch" Beard Jr. is a former National Basketball Association player and head coach.
Alfred "Butch" Beard Jr. is a former National Basketball Association player and head coach.
Charlie Tyra
Charles E. Tyra was an American basketball player who is best known as the first Louisville Cardinal All-American.
Charles E. Tyra was an American basketball player who is best known as the first Louisville Cardinal All-American.
Chuck Noe
Charles Warren "Chuck" Noe (November 13, 1924 - December 8, 2003) was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster.
Charles Warren "Chuck" Noe (November 13, 1924 - December 8, 2003) was an American college basketball coach and broadcaster.
Clem Haskins
Clem Smith Haskins (born August 11, 1943) is a retired American college and professional basketball player and college basketball coach.
Clem Smith Haskins (born August 11, 1943) is a retired American college and professional basketball player and college basketball coach.
Cliff Hagan
Clifford Oldham Hagan (born December 9, 1931, in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an American former professional basketball player.
Clifford Oldham Hagan (born December 9, 1931, in Owensboro, Kentucky) is an American former professional basketball player.
Crystal Kelly
Crystal Kelly (born September 15, 1986) is a professional basketball player in the WNBA.
Crystal Kelly (born September 15, 1986) is a professional basketball player in the WNBA.
Darius Miller
Darius Miller is an American college basketball player.
Darius Miller is an American college basketball player.
Darrell Griffith
Darrell Steven Griffith (born June 16, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky), also known by his nickname Dr. Dunkenstein, is a retired American basketball player who spent his entire professional ...
Darrell Steven Griffith (born June 16, 1958 in Louisville, Kentucky), also known by his nickname Dr. Dunkenstein, is a retired American basketball player who spent his entire professional ...
Darrin Horn
Darrin Horn is a former American college basketball head coach, having served as the head coach for the Division I programs at Western Kentucky University and the University of South Carolina.
Darrin Horn is a former American college basketball head coach, having served as the head coach for the Division I programs at Western Kentucky University and the University of South Carolina.
Dave Cowens
David William Cowens is a retired American professional basketball player and NBA head coach.
David William Cowens is a retired American professional basketball player and NBA head coach.
Davey Whitney
Davey 'Wiz' Whitney is an American college basketball coach and the former head college basketball coach at Texas Southern University from 1964 to 1969 and Alcorn State University from 1969 to ...
Davey 'Wiz' Whitney is an American college basketball coach and the former head college basketball coach at Texas Southern University from 1964 to 1969 and Alcorn State University from 1969 to ...
David "Big Dave" DeJernett
David "Big Dave" DeJernett was a pioneer of integration in early basketball in the United States.
David "Big Dave" DeJernett was a pioneer of integration in early basketball in the United States.
DeJuan Wheat
DeJuan Shontez Wheat is an American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and Vancouver Grizzlies.
DeJuan Shontez Wheat is an American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and Vancouver Grizzlies.
Derek Anderson (basketball)
Derek Lamont Anderson (born July 18, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player.
Derek Lamont Anderson (born July 18, 1974) is an American former professional basketball player.
Dirk Minniefield
Dirk DeWayne Minniefield (born January 17, 1961 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player who is currently the Employee Assistance Professional for the NBA, ma...
Dirk DeWayne Minniefield (born January 17, 1961 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player who is currently the Employee Assistance Professional for the NBA, ma...
Donta Smith
Donta Lamont Smith (born November 27, 1983 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American professional basketball player who formerly played in the NBA and Australian National Basketball League.
Donta Lamont Smith (born November 27, 1983 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American professional basketball player who formerly played in the NBA and Australian National Basketball League.
Doug McIntosh
Doug McInstosh is a retired American basketball player and is currently a pastor.
Doug McInstosh is a retired American basketball player and is currently a pastor.
Dwane Morrison
Dwane Morrison is a retired American college basketball player and coach.
Dwane Morrison is a retired American college basketball player and coach.
Dwayne Morton
Dwayne Lamont Morton (born August 8, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American professional basketball player.
Dwayne Lamont Morton (born August 8, 1971, in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American professional basketball player.
Forest Able
Forest Edward "Frosty" Able is a retired American basketball player.
Forest Edward "Frosty" Able is a retired American basketball player.
Forest Sale
Forest E. "Aggie" Sale (June 25, 1911 – December 4, 1985) was a standout American college basketball player at the University of Kentucky from 1930–31 to 1932–33.
Forest E. "Aggie" Sale (June 25, 1911 – December 4, 1985) was a standout American college basketball player at the University of Kentucky from 1930–31 to 1932–33.
Frank Ramsey (basketball)
Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. is a former professional basketball player and coach.
Frank Vernon Ramsey, Jr. is a former professional basketball player and coach.
Frank Selvy
Franklin Delano "Frank" Selvy (born November 9, 1932 in Corbin, Kentucky) is a former NBA basketball player who is best known for holding the record for the most points in a Division I college b...
Franklin Delano "Frank" Selvy (born November 9, 1932 in Corbin, Kentucky) is a former NBA basketball player who is best known for holding the record for the most points in a Division I college b...
George Stone (basketball)
George Stone (February 9, 1946–December 1993) was an American professional basketball player.
George Stone (February 9, 1946–December 1993) was an American professional basketball player.
George Tinsley
George Tinsley (born September 19, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
George Tinsley (born September 19, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
Grady Wallace
Grady A. Wallace was an All-American basketball player for the South Carolina Gamecocks in 1955–56 and 1956–57.
Grady A. Wallace was an All-American basketball player for the South Carolina Gamecocks in 1955–56 and 1956–57.
Greg Buckner
Gregory Derayle Buckner (born September 16, 1976 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. Selected in the se...
Gregory Derayle Buckner (born September 16, 1976 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. Selected in the se...
Harold Sergent
Harold Sergent is an American former basketball player who starred at Morehead State University before embarking on a career with the Phillips 66ers of the Amateur Athletic Union.
Harold Sergent is an American former basketball player who starred at Morehead State University before embarking on a career with the Phillips 66ers of the Amateur Athletic Union.
Henry Bacon (basketball)
William Henry Bacon (born July 5, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
William Henry Bacon (born July 5, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
Herbert Crook
Herbert Crook (born July 26, 1966) is a retired American basketball player.
Herbert Crook (born July 26, 1966) is a retired American basketball player.
Hugh Durham
Hugh Durham (born October 26, 1937) is the first and only coach in the history of NCAA Division I basketball to lead two different schools to the NCAA Final Four for the first and only time in e...
Hugh Durham (born October 26, 1937) is the first and only coach in the history of NCAA Division I basketball to lead two different schools to the NCAA Final Four for the first and only time in e...
Jack Givens
Jack "Goose" Givens (born September 21, 1956 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a retired American collegiate and professional basketball player.
Jack "Goose" Givens (born September 21, 1956 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a retired American collegiate and professional basketball player.
James Lee (basketball)
James Lee is a retired American basketball player.
James Lee is a retired American basketball player.
Jeff Jones (basketball)
Jeffrey Allen Jones is an American college basketball coach and currently the head coach of the American University men's basketball team.
Jeffrey Allen Jones is an American college basketball coach and currently the head coach of the American University men's basketball team.
Jeff Lamp
Jeffrey Alan Lamp is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1st round of the 1981 NBA Draft.
Jeffrey Alan Lamp is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1st round of the 1981 NBA Draft.
Jeff Mullins (basketball)
Jeffrey Vincent Mullins is a retired American basketball player and coach who is best known for his playing career with the Duke Blue Devils, the Golden State Warriors of the NBA, and later as t...
Jeffrey Vincent Mullins is a retired American basketball player and coach who is best known for his playing career with the Duke Blue Devils, the Golden State Warriors of the NBA, and later as t...
Jeff Walz (basketball)
Jeff Walz is the head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Louisville.
Jeff Walz is the head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Louisville.
Jerry Eaves
Jerry Lee Eaves (born February 8, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American college basketball coach and the former head men's basketball coach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical S...
Jerry Lee Eaves (born February 8, 1959, in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American college basketball coach and the former head men's basketball coach at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical S...
Jerry Harper
Jerry "Moose" Harper (August 4, 1934 – September 16, 2001) was an American basketball player best known for his collegiate career at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa between 1952–53 and 1...
Jerry "Moose" Harper (August 4, 1934 – September 16, 2001) was an American basketball player best known for his collegiate career at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa between 1952–53 and 1...
Jim Price (basketball)
James E. "Jim" Price (born November 27, 1949 in Russellville, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player.
James E. "Jim" Price (born November 27, 1949 in Russellville, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Joe Dan Gold
Joe Dan Gold (July 7, 1942 – April 14, 2011) was an American basketball player and coach, most notably at Mississippi State University.
Joe Dan Gold (July 7, 1942 – April 14, 2011) was an American basketball player and coach, most notably at Mississippi State University.
Joe Holland (basketball)
Joseph Burnett Holland, Sr. (September 26, 1925 – September 18, 2010) was an American basketball player.
Joseph Burnett Holland, Sr. (September 26, 1925 – September 18, 2010) was an American basketball player.
John Miller Cooper
John Miller Cooper (1912–2010) was an American educator.
John Miller Cooper (1912–2010) was an American educator.
John Pelphrey
John Leslie Pelphrey is an American college basketball coach; most recently he was the 14th men's basketball head coach at the University of Arkansas.
John Leslie Pelphrey is an American college basketball coach; most recently he was the 14th men's basketball head coach at the University of Arkansas.
Kenneth Davis (basketball)
Kenneth "Kenny" Davis (born 1949, Wayne County, Kentucky) is a former American basketball player.
Kenneth "Kenny" Davis (born 1949, Wayne County, Kentucky) is a former American basketball player.
Kym Hampton
Kym Hampton is a retired professional basketball player from the WNBA.
Kym Hampton is a retired professional basketball player from the WNBA.
Larry Conley
George Larry Conley is a retired American professional basketball player.
George Larry Conley is a retired American professional basketball player.
Larry Johnson (basketball, born 1954)
Larry Johnson (born November 28, 1954, in Morganfield, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player who had a brief career in the NBA. He was a 6'3" guard and played competitively at Kentu...
Larry Johnson (born November 28, 1954, in Morganfield, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player who had a brief career in the NBA. He was a 6'3" guard and played competitively at Kentu...
Lisa Harrison
Lisa Harrison (born January 2, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.) is a former American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Lisa Harrison (born January 2, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.) is a former American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Melvin Turpin
Melvin Harrison "Mel" Turpin (December 28, 1960 – July 8, 2010) was an American professional basketball player.
Melvin Harrison "Mel" Turpin (December 28, 1960 – July 8, 2010) was an American professional basketball player.
Natalie Novosel
Natalie Novosel is a basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Natalie Novosel is a basketball player for the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Paul Noel
Paul Wendel Noel was an American professional basketball player.
Paul Wendel Noel was an American professional basketball player.
Phil Bond
Phillip Damone "Phil" Bond is a retired American basketball player.
Phillip Damone "Phil" Bond is a retired American basketball player.
Rajon Rondo
Rajon Pierre Rondo (born February 22, 1986) is an American professional basketball point guard with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Rajon Pierre Rondo (born February 22, 1986) is an American professional basketball point guard with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Ralph Beard
Ralph Milton Beard Jr. was an American collegiate and professional basketball player.
Ralph Milton Beard Jr. was an American collegiate and professional basketball player.
Ray Harper
Ray Harper is an American basketball coach.
Ray Harper is an American basketball coach.
Reggie Hanson
Reggie Hanson is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
Reggie Hanson is an American former professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
Rex Chapman
Rex Everett Chapman (born October 5, 1967, in Bowling Green, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Rex Everett Chapman (born October 5, 1967, in Bowling Green, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player.
Rick Stansbury
Rick Stansbury Rick Stansbury was the head men's basketball coach at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, until March 15, 2012, when he was encouraged to resign.
Rick Stansbury Rick Stansbury was the head men's basketball coach at Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, until March 15, 2012, when he was encouraged to resign.
Rick Wilson (basketball)
Richard "Rick" Wilson (born February 7, 1956) is a retired American basketball player.
Richard "Rick" Wilson (born February 7, 1956) is a retired American basketball player.
Scott Padgett
Scott Anthony Padgett is a retired American professional basketball player.
Scott Anthony Padgett is a retired American professional basketball player.
Shelvin Mack
Shelvin Mack is an American professional basketball point guard with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association.
Shelvin Mack is an American professional basketball point guard with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association.
Stephen Bardo
Stephen Dean "Steve" Bardo is a retired American professional basketball player, in the shooting guard position.
Stephen Dean "Steve" Bardo is a retired American professional basketball player, in the shooting guard position.
Steve Hamilton
Steven Absher Hamilton was a Major League Baseball and NBA player.
Steven Absher Hamilton was a Major League Baseball and NBA player.
Tom Payne (basketball)
Thomas Robert "Tom" Payne (born November 19, 1950) is a former professional basketball player and a serial rapist.
Thomas Robert "Tom" Payne (born November 19, 1950) is a former professional basketball player and a serial rapist.
Travis Ford
Travis Ford (born December 29, 1969 in Madisonville, Kentucky) is an American college basketball coach.
Travis Ford (born December 29, 1969 in Madisonville, Kentucky) is an American college basketball coach.
Ukari Figgs
Ukari Okien Figgs is a former collegiate and professional basketball player.
Ukari Okien Figgs is a former collegiate and professional basketball player.
Vernon Hatton
Vernon Hatton (born January 19, 1936 in Owingsville, Kentucky) is an American basketball player.
Vernon Hatton (born January 19, 1936 in Owingsville, Kentucky) is an American basketball player.
Wes Unseld
Westley Sissel "Wes" Unseld is an American former basketball player.
Westley Sissel "Wes" Unseld is an American former basketball player.
Whitey Bell
William Hoyet "Whitey" Bell(born September 13, 1932 in Monticello, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
William Hoyet "Whitey" Bell(born September 13, 1932 in Monticello, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
Winston Bennett
Winston George Bennett III (born February 9, 1965 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player and current men's basketball head coach for Mid-Continent University.
Winston George Bennett III (born February 9, 1965 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a retired American professional basketball player and current men's basketball head coach for Mid-Continent University.