In Anthony Davis' lone season at Kentucky, he lived up to all the hype. He set the record for most blocks for a Division I player in a single season, was named the SEC Player of the Year, and ended up leading the Wildcats all the way to a National Championship. Looking back on that title run, while Davis mostly got the credit for his team's success, he had a lot of help from other future NBA players on that team.

We already know what eventually happened to Davis, but here's a refresher. He went on to be the first overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, an Olympic gold medalist, and an NBA champion. However, not far behind him was his teammate Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who went on to be the next player taken in the draft. Over a decade later, they are still the only teammates ever to be selected with the first two picks in any draft in NBA history. So with that all being said, let's see what ended up happening to Anthony Davis' teammates from 2012.

Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

Known for his defensive prowess and athleticism, Kidd-Gilchrist's NBA career was hampered by injuries. He played eight seasons averaging modest numbers and last played for the Dallas Mavericks in 2020. Since then, he has spent most of his time serving as a spokesperson for stuttering awareness, which is a personal challenge Kidd-Gilchrist had to overcome as a child.

Terrence Jones

Anthony Davis and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist were extremely hyped prospects, but they weren't the only guys to make it to the NBA from this loaded Wildcats team. As the starting power forward on the team, Terrence Jones was another key contributor on the 2012 squad who eventually got drafted with the 18th overall pick in the 2012 draft. Jones enjoyed a respectable seven-season stint in the NBA, showcasing his versatility and scoring ability with three different teams.

After the NBA, Jones continued to play basketball overseas, which he still does today. As of 2024, Jones plays for Leones de Ponce of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional league in Puerto Rico.

Marquis Teague

It's a given that every championship team must have a steady point guard to hold everything together, and Marquis Teague was just that. Selected 29th overall by the Chicago Bulls in the same draft, Teague struggled to find his footing in the NBA. He played four seasons with four different teams and never averaged more than four points in a season.

However, like Jones, Teague managed to find success playing overseas, last playing for Kolossos Rodou in Greece in 2022.

Doron Lamb

As the designated sharpshooter for the Wildcats, not a lot of fans will remember Doron Lamb. He was drafted in the second round of the 2012 draft and his NBA career only lasted two seasons. But that didn't mean he called it quits on his basketball career.

Since he last played in the NBA, Lamb's played in seven different countries, and he now finds him in Italy playing for UEB Gesteco Cividale of the Serie A2 league.

Darius Miller

As the sixth man on the team, Darius Miller was taken with the 46th overall pick of the 2012 draft and joined Anthony Davis on the New Orleans Hornets to begin his career. Miller spent six seasons in the NBA, which was respectable for a second-round pick.

As we can clearly see, the 2012 Kentucky Wildcats didn't just leave a mark on the college basketball world. While Davis might've only been the only star in the NBA, his teammates have each had their unique journeys in basketball around the world.