April 8, 200719 yr How many players did Pitino and Smith each recruit, while at Kentucky, that played or are playing in the NBA? :fight:
April 8, 200719 yr Good question. How many kids from the Bluegrass are still in the NBA (not recruited by one or the other)? Allen Houston?? There may be more I am not thinking of. Off the top of my head... Scott Padgett (but I believe he has been released), D. Anderson (although originally went to tOSU)... Who else is there? Kentucky is not exactly a basketball factory.
April 8, 200719 yr Dan Langhi was with the Suns very recently, but not sure if he's still active. Also, Greg Buckner was playing, but not sure if he's still active either. Rondo is one as well. As for UK players under Pitino, I know of these for sure, who at least had a stint in the NBA: Jamal Mashburn Tony Delk Derek Anderson Walter McCarty Antoine Walker Mark Pope Ron Mercer Jeff Sheppard (brief) Nazr Mohammad Scott Padgett Wayne Turner (brief) Jamaal Magloire Michael Bradley (Pitino did recruit him, but finished collegiate career @ Nova) Under Tubby: Tayshaun Prince Keith Bogans Gerald Fitch (brief) Erik Daniels (brief) Chuck Hayes Rajon Rondo Randolph Morris Kelenna Azubuike I may have missed one or two.
April 8, 200719 yr Dan Langhi was with the Suns very recently, but not sure if he's still active. Also, Greg Buckner was playing, but not sure if he's still active either. Rondo is one as well. As for UK players under Pitino, I know of these for sure, who at least had a stint in the NBA: Jamal Mashburn Tony Delk Derek Anderson Walter McCarty Antoine Walker Mark Pope Ron Mercer Jeff Sheppard (brief) Nazr Mohammad Scott Padgett Wayne Turner (brief) Jamaal Magloire Michael Bradley (Pitino did recruit him, but finished collegiate career @ Nova) Under Tubby: Tayshaun Prince Keith Bogans Gerald Fitch (brief) Erik Daniels (brief) Chuck Hayes Rajon Rondo Randolph Morris Kelenna Azubuike I may have missed one or two. I cannot believe I forgot about Rondo.
April 8, 200719 yr So I guess the answer to the thread is.... Rajon Rondo Derek Anderson That was not too tough :lol:
April 8, 200719 yr Under Tubby: Tayshaun Prince Keith Bogans Gerald Fitch (brief) Erik Daniels (brief) Chuck Hayes Rajon Rondo Randolph Morris Kelenna Azubuike I may have missed one or two. WOW:scared: Tubby had more than I thought! Just think, Bradley and Crawford have a SERIOUS chance at an NBA career. I also think that with time Meeks could have a shot. That would give Tubby 11 guys in 10 years. Meeks will probably leave his junior year so 11 guys in 10 years.
April 8, 200719 yr So I guess the answer to the thread is.... Rajon Rondo Derek Anderson That was not too tough :lol: The question was what pro players they had recruited and coached at UK, not what players were originally from the state of Kentucky.:thumb:
April 8, 200719 yr Dan Langhi was with the Suns very recently, but not sure if he's still active. Also, Greg Buckner was playing, but not sure if he's still active either. Rondo is one as well. As for UK players under Pitino, I know of these for sure, who at least had a stint in the NBA: Jamal Mashburn Tony Delk Derek Anderson Walter McCarty Antoine Walker Mark Pope Ron Mercer Jeff Sheppard (brief) Nazr Mohammad Scott Padgett Wayne Turner (brief) Jamaal Magloire Michael Bradley (Pitino did recruit him, but finished collegiate career @ Nova) Under Tubby: Tayshaun Prince Keith Bogans Gerald Fitch (brief) Erik Daniels (brief) Chuck Hayes Rajon Rondo Randolph Morris Kelenna Azubuike I may have missed one or two. Of all those mentioned the only ones that are not with a team right now are: Fitch, Daniels, Delk, Pope, Mash, Mercer, Shep, and Turner. I believe Turner went to play overseas. Sheppard is in London, Ky. I believe. Mercer I have no clue on. Mash is working for ESPN. Pope I believe decided to retire and go to medical school. Delk asked to be released from the Hawks and has not caught on with a team this year but has not officially retired. Daniels was with the Kings almost all of last year after being dominant in the D-League, I would assume he is back in the D-League or overseas. No clue on Fitch. Also add Rodrick Rhodes to the list of those recruited by Pitino in the NBA as he was with a couple teams for several years. He is coaching somewhere out west now I believe.
April 8, 200719 yr Also, Buckner is still in the NBA with the Mavs. :confused: :confused: Greg Buckner played at Clemson....
April 8, 200719 yr :confused: :confused: Greg Buckner played at Clemson.... That's what I was thinking...:thumb:
April 8, 200719 yr What about Antwain Barbour? I know he was on a tear in the D-League, did he ever make the pros? What about Marquis Estill? And there is still a chance that Shagari gets drafted...
April 8, 200719 yr Shagari is projected to be a 2nd round pick, from what I've seen. He still has 1 more season of eligibility at Manhattan. Michael Bradley is currently playing in Europe.
April 8, 200719 yr The question was what pro players they had recruited and coached at UK, not what players were originally from the state of Kentucky.:thumb: I struggle in reading comprehension :irked:
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