5th. DeMarcus Cousins was the 2009–10 SEC Freshman of the Yea while playing for Kentucky.

New York Knicks. Jordan Hill is the cousin of fellow NBA player Trevor Booker.

Houston Rockets. Jeff Van Gundy began his NBA coaching career with the New York Knicks in 1996.

LA Clippers. Jeff Green played three seasons of college basketball for Georgetown.

Milwaukee Bucks. Dirk Nowitzki won the ESPY for Best Male Athlete in 2011.

Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2016, The Atlanta Hawks traded guard Jeff Teague to the Indiana Pacers.