Wildcats in the NBA: Where to take Kentucky stars in your 2023-24 fantasy basketball draft

The fantasy sports space is generally dominated by football and baseball, but fantasy basketball remains a growing entity on its own.

With the NBA season just around the corner, those participating will be conducting their drafts in the coming weeks.

The Wildcats are extraordinarily well represented in the NBA, and it wouldn't be hard to make a fantasy team comprised of almost entirely former Kentucky stars.

Below is a look at where to target Kentucky's alumni in your upcoming fantasy basketball draft, using rankings and average draft position data from FantasyPros.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder

Rank: 3

ADP: 4.3

Anytime you average over 30 points and over 5 assists per game, you're going to be a hot commodity in fantasy basketball. SGA should be an MVP candidate in 2023-24, especially with plenty of young talent around him in Oklahoma City.

Anthony Davis, PF/C, Los Angeles Lakers

Rank: 9

ADP: 11

Injuries will always be part of Davis' story, but his stat-stuffing tendencies make him a great fantasy asset, especially if you have room on your injured list.

Devin Booker, G, Phoenix Suns

Rank: 18

ADP: 15

Booker will get a full season alongside Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in Phoenix, and his assist numbers could improve with more on-ball responsibility - making him a premier fantasy asset once again.

Karl-Anthony Towns, PF/C, Minnesota Timberwolves

Rank: 19

ADP: 27

As long as he stays healthy, Towns' ability to impact the game as a scorer and a passer makes him very valuable as a fantasy asset.

Bam Adebayo, C, Miami Heat

Rank: 22

ADP: 26

Bam is a consistent 20/10 threat with plus defense and should once again be a key piece for a contending Miami team.

De'Aaron Fox, PG, Sacramento Kings

Rank: 36

ADP: 25

The duo of Fox and Domantas Sabonis was excellent for Sacramento last year, and another year of 25 points and six assists could easily be on the horizon for Fox.

Jamal Murray, PG/SG, Denver Nuggets

Rank: 46

ADP: 37

Murray bounced back from a missed season to average 20 points, 6.2 assists, and four boards last year while leading the Nuggets to a championship.

Julius Randle, PF, New York Knicks

Rank: 49

ADP: 34

Randle averaged 25/10/4 last year with the Knicks and should be in line for similar production in 2023-24 in the Big Apple.

Tyrese Maxey, PG/SG, Philadelphia 76ers

Rank: 56

ADP: 61

Maxey averaged 20 per game last year as a 22-year-old, and could just be scratching the surface of who he can be in the NBA. If Philadelphia moves James Harden, he could really explode.

Tyler Herro, PG/SG, Miami Heat

Rank: 71

ADP: 66

Herro has topped 20 points, 5 boards, and 4 assists in back-to-back seasons and is primed to do so again after remaining in Miami this offseason.

Shaedon Sharpe, SF/SG, Portland Trail Blazers

Rank: 119

ADP: 124

Kentucky fans might skip Sharpe, understandably, but he's primed for a breakout season in Portland following the team's trade of franchise icon Damian Lillard.

Immanuel Quickley, PG/SG, New York Knicks

Rank: 135

ADP: 139

Quickley emerged as a key piece for New York last year and could break out in a big way as a 24-year-old this upcoming season.

Jarred Vanderbilt, PF, Los Angeles Lakers

Rank: 133

ADP: 146

Another season playing big minutes with the Lakers should keep Vanderbilt fantasy relevant at age 25.

P.J Washington, PF, Charlotte Hornets

Rank: 139

ADP: 114

Washington averaged a career-high 15.7 points last year with Charlotte and should be in line for another big year with the Hornets.