Only players who left directly for the pros, leaving eligibility remaining at Kentucky are listed. Players who declared for the NBA, including those who 'tested the waters' but returned are available here.
| Player | Last Season Played | # Seasons Played | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Edwards | 1934-35 | 1 | after Sophomore Season for Industrial League in Indiana |
| Tom Payne | 1970-71 | 1 | after Sophomore Season for NBA via Hardship Draft |
| Rex Chapman | 1987-88 | 2 | after Sophomore Season for NBA |
| Jamal Mashburn | 1992-93 | 3 | after Junior Season for NBA |
| Antoine Walker | 1995-96 | 2 | after Sophomore Season for NBA |
| Ron Mercer | 1996-97 | 2 | after Sophomore Season for NBA |
| Nazr Mohammed | 1997-98 | 3 | after Junior Season for NBA |
| Kelenna Azubuike | 2004-05 | 3 | after Junior Season for NBA |
| Rajon Rondo | 2005-06 | 2 | after Sophomore Season for NBA |
| Randolph Morris | 2006-07 | 3 | after Junior Season as Undrafted Free Agent for NBA |
| Jodie Meeks | 2008-09 | 3 | after Junior Season for NBA |
| Eric Bledsoe | 2009-10 | 1 | after Freshman Season for NBA |
| DeMarcus Cousins | 2009-10 | 1 | after Freshman Season for NBA |
| Daniel Orton | 2009-10 | 1 | after Freshman Season for NBA |
| Patrick Patterson | 2009-10 | 3 | after Junior Season for NBA |
| John Wall | 2009-10 | 1 | after Freshman Season for NBA |
| Brandon Knight | 2010-11 | 1 | after Freshman Season for NBA |
| DeAndre Liggins | 2010-11 | 3 | after Junior Season for NBA |
