Kentucky has produced more #1 overall picks than any program in history.
| Player | Year | Team | Games | PPG | RPG | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wall | 2010 | 647 | 18.7 | 4.2 | — | |
| Anthony Davis | 2012 | New Orleans Hornets | 807 | 24 | 10.7 | NBA All-Rookie First Team; First All-Star selection; led NBA in blocks (2.8 bpg) |
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 2015 | 717 | 22.8 | 11.1 | Center, New York Knicks |