The NBA Playoffs are heating up, and so is the excitement for Kentucky Wildcats fans. With the second round underway, several former Cats are still in the hunt for an NBA championship—and the odds are looking good.
Eight teams remain in the postseason: the Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, and Philadelphia 76ers. Of those, only the Pistons lack a former Wildcat on their roster. So, whether you're cheering for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in OKC or Devin Booker (wait, he's not here—let's keep it focused), there's plenty of blue-blood pride to go around.
As the competition tightens, the chances of another Kentucky alum cutting down the nets are strong. It's a great time to rep your favorite former Cat, whether you're rocking a throwback jersey or a fresh playoff tee. Stay tuned—the next few rounds promise to be a wild ride.
In other Kentucky sports news, the SEC Tournament schedule is set, with Kentucky Softball taking on Mississippi State around 2 PM ET. Meanwhile, the 2026-27 preseason projection poll has Kentucky outside the top 40, but the Cats are making headlines elsewhere: Bell and Van Cleave earned SEC Weekly Honors, and the football team is boosting its recruiting chances with three-star RB Kelsey Gerald.
Off the court, the transfer portal chatter continues, with Mark Pope facing heat amid roster struggles. And in the MLB, Tigers' ace Tarik Skubal will undergo elbow surgery, while Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is set to play in Game 1 against the Spurs.
It's a packed sports calendar—so gear up, Cats fans. The playoffs are just getting started.