Wildcats in the Pros -- Oct. 25
Each week, Wildcats in the Pros catches up with some former Kentucky student-athletes who are doing big things in professional athletics. #NFLCatsTwo weeks ago, Randall Cobb caught his first touchdown pass of the season. Apparently, that was not enough for the former Wildcat, who added another score in Thursday’s win over the Green Bay Packers. Cobb caught 11 passes for 95 yards in the contest.Sunday was another rewarding day for former Wildcat Jacob Tamme. The current Atlanta Falcons tight end had 17 yards receiving and a touchdown in Sunday’s loss to the San Diego Chargers.On the defensive side, former Wildcat and current Tennessee Titans linebacker Avery Williamson had nine tackles Sunday, while teammate Wesley Woodyard, another former Cat, had four stops.Wildcats in the NBAThe NBA season begins on Tuesday, and Kentucky figures prominently on the league’s rosters. A total of 24 former Wildcats start the season on NBA rosters. That makes up more than five percent of the total players in the league.The players who will begin the season on NBA rosters are:Eric Bledsoe – Phoenix Suns Devin Booker – Phoenix Suns Willie Cauley-Stein – Sacramento Kings DeMarcus Cousins – Sacramento Kings Anthony Davis – New Orleans Pelicans Aaron Harrison – Charlotte Hornets Andrew Harrison – Memphis Grizzlies Terrence Jones – New Orleans Pelicans Enes Kanter – Oklahoma City Thunder Brandon Knight – Phoenix Suns Michael Kidd-Gilchrist – Charlotte Hornets Skal Labissiere – Sacramento Kings DeAndre Liggins – Cleveland Cavaliers Trey Lyles – Utah Jazz Jodie Meeks – Orlando Magic Jamal Murray – Denver Nuggets Nerlens Noel – Philadelphia 76ers Patrick Patterson – Toronto Raptors Julius Randle – Los Angeles Lakers Rajon Rondo – Chicago Bulls Karl-Anthony Towns – Minnesota Timberwolves Tyler Ulis – Phoenix Suns John Wall – Washington Wizards James Young – Boston CelticsLiggins and Lyles will play on opening night. Liggins and his Cavaliers host the New York Knicks, while Lyles and the Jazz face the Portland Trailblazers.