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Kentucky leads the way with three members of USA Basketball Olympic Team

Just as it did with the NBA All Star Game, Kentucky men’s basketball made headlines once again for leading the way with the USA Basketball Olympic Team.

UK guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball during the second half of the University of Kentucky men’s basketball game vs. Eastern Kentucky University at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Sunday, December 7, 2014. UK won 82 – 49. Photo by Tessa Lighty

The roster, featuring 12 players, had three former Cats on it, with no other college having more than one representative. The three Cats made up 25% of the entire roster.