The team won the 2012 NCAA Championship, bringing Kentucky its eighth title.

[1] Former Wildcats Josh Harrellson, Brandon Knight and DeAndre Liggins were all selected in the 2011 NBA draft.

45 overall by the New Orleans Pelicans while the Oklahoma City Thunder selected Liggins at No.

The trio increased UK's total under John Calipari to 8 players selected in the Draft, including 6 in the first round.

Anthony Davis, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Marquis Teague, Kyle Wiltjer formed the four-member freshman class for the 2011–12 season.