122 Through the Rafters players and coaches on X/Twitter — follow the family.
Follow Through the Rafters on X/Twitter. These are the verified and known handles for 122 Kentucky basketball players across all eras — from the Foundation through the Scheyer Era. Click any handle to visit their profile.
| Player | Years | Handle | Where They Are Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bilas | 1982–86 | @JayBilas | ESPN lead analyst; attorney, Moore & Van Allen; author |
| Johnny Dawkins | 1982–86 | @Coach_Dawkins | HC UCF; fmr Asst Duke, HC Stanford |
| Tommy Amaker | 1983–87 | @TommyAmaker | Head Coach, Harvard Crimson |
| Player | Years | Handle | Where They Are Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaa Abdelnaby | 1986–90 | @AlaaAbdelnaby | Color analyst, Philadelphia 76ers (NBC Sports Philadelphia); CBS Sports Network; Westwood One Radio |
| Antonio Lang | 1990–94 | @ALang21 | Assistant Coach, Atlanta Hawks |
| Bobby Hurley | 1989–93 | @BobbyHurley11 | Head Coach, Arizona State |
| Chris Collins | 1992–96 | @Coach_Collins | Head coach, Northwestern University (2013–present); 3 NCAA Tournament appearances; father Doug inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame 2024 |
| Christian Laettner | 1988–92 | @CLaettner | Academy/camps, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL |
| Grant Hill | 1990–94 | @RealGrantHill33 | Co-owner Atlanta Hawks, TV analyst |
| Kenny Blakeney | 1990–95 | @KennyBlakeney | Head coach, Howard University (2019–present); back-to-back MEAC champions; 2 NCAA Tournament appearances; MEAC Coach of the Year |
| Quin Snyder | 1985–89 | @QSnyder | Head Coach, Atlanta Hawks |
| Player | Years | Handle | Where They Are Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carrawell | 1996–00 | @CCarrawell | Associate Head Coach, Duke Blue Devils |
| Jay Heaps | 1994–99 | @JayHeaps | — |
| Jeff Capel | 1993–97 | @JeffCapel | Head Coach, Pittsburgh |
| Justin Caldbeck | 1995–99 | @justincaldbeck | — |
| Nate James | 1996–00 | @CoachNateJames | Associate Head Coach, Howard University (reunited with Kenny Blakeney); married to actress Bobbi Baker James |
| Ryan Caldbeck | 1997–01 | @ryancaldbeck | — |
| Steve Wojciechowski | 1994–98 | @Wojo22 | Assistant Coach, Utah Jazz |
| Player | Years | Handle | Where They Are Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Boozer | 1999–02 | @MisterCBooz | Utah Jazz front office; ACC Network analyst; author; Naismith HOF (2008 Team USA) |
| Chris Duhon | 2000–04 | @ChrisDuhon | Head coach, Gaston Christian School (NC); Greater New Orleans Sports HOF (2024) |
| Corey Maggette | 1998–99 | @CoreyMaggette | Fox Sports analyst (Clippers/college basketball); Corey Cares Foundation; 2018 BIG3 MVP |
| Dahntay Jones | 2000–03 | @dahntay1 | Assistant Coach, Los Angeles Clippers (promoted to full assistant 2024-25 under Tyronn Lue) |
| Elton Brand | 1997–99 | @EltonBrand | General Manager, Philadelphia 76ers |
| Jay Williams | 1999–02 | @RealJayWilliams | ESPN NBA analyst; author; College Basketball Hall of Fame (2017); motivational speaker |
| Luol Deng | 2003–04 | @LuolDeng9 | President, South Sudan Basketball Federation; OBE; led South Sudan to 2024 Olympics |
| Reggie Love | 2001–05 | @ReggieLove | Partner, RON Transatlantic (investment firm); Wharton MBA; former Special Assistant and Personal Aide (‘Body Man’) to President Barack Obama |
| Shane Battier | 1997–01 | @ShaneBattier | Operating Partner, Garnett Station; minority owner, Tampa Bay Rays |
| Player | Years | Handle | Where They Are Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Nelson | 2004–08 | @DNelson22 | Retired; lives in Las Vegas, NV; Vallejo Sports Hall of Fame (2024); jersey #21 retired at Vallejo High (Jan 2025, first in school’s 150-year history) |
| Gerald Henderson | 2006–09 | @GHenderson_9 | Retired; Charlotte Hornets broadcast analyst |
| Greg Paulus | 2005–09 | @GregPaulus | Head Coach, Niagara University men’s basketball (since 2019); inducted into Greater Syracuse Sports HOF and NYSPHSAA HOF (2024) |
| JJ Redick | 2002–06 | @jj_redick | Head Coach, Los Angeles Lakers |
| Jon Scheyer | 2006–10 | @jonscheyer | Head Coach, Duke University men's basketball (20th in program history). 118-24 in 4 seasons (.831). Fastest to 100 wins in ACC history. 2x ACC Coach of the Year. 2x ACC Tournament champion. 2025 Final Four, 2026 Elite Eight. 70 wins in last 2 years — program record. |
| Josh McRoberts | 2005–07 | @JoshMcRoberts | Assistant coach, Carmel HS; Hamilton County Basketball HOF |
| Kyrie Irving | 2010–11 | @KyrieIrving | Dallas Mavericks; recovering from torn ACL (March 2025); targeting 2026–27 return; mentoring Cooper Flagg |
| Lance Thomas | 2006–10 | @LanceThomas42 | Entrepreneur and competitive angler; founder of Slangmagic sport-fishing team and youth fishing program; U.S. Coast Guard licensed 100-ton Master Captain; based in the New York/Gulf Coast area |
| Nolan Smith | 2007–11 | @NolanSmith2 | Head Coach, Tennessee State University (hired July 2025); previously assistant at Duke (2016-22), Louisville (2022-24), Memphis (2024-25) |
| Sean Dockery | 2002–06 | @SeanDockery | — |
| Shelden Williams | 2002–06 | @SheldenWilliam5 | Coach/mentor; Shelden Williams Foundation; G League asst. coach |
| Player | Years | Handle | Where They Are Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amile Jefferson | 2012–17 | @AmileJefferson | — |
| Andre Dawkins | 2009–14 | @AndreDawkins20 | Head boys basketball coach, Charlottesville High School (VA); director, Pro Skills Basketball |
| Austin Rivers | 2011–12 | @AustinRivers25 | NBA analyst, ESPN and NBC Sports; engaged to Audreyana Michelle; 2 sons |
| Grayson Allen | 2014–18 | @GraysonJAllen | Phoenix Suns starting guard; 17.7 PPG in 2025–26; $70M extension; career-high 42 pts/10 threes (Nov 2025) |
| Jabari Parker | 2013–14 | @JabariParker | Playing for Joventut Badalona (Spain), on loan from Partizan Belgrade; age 30; still active |
| Jahlil Okafor | 2014–15 | @JahOkafor | Levanga Hokkaido (Japan B.League); represented Nigeria 2020 Olympics |
| Josh Hairston | 2010–14 | @J_Hairston15 | NBPA-certified agent at Klutch Sports Group; represents Wendell Moore Jr. and others; based in Eugene, Oregon |
| Justise Winslow | 2014–15 | @IAmJustise | Free agent; Robin’s House Family Foundation; pursuing media/entertainment career |
| Kyle Singler | 2007–11 | @KyleSingler | Retired (2019); Medford Sports Hall of Fame (2022); Southern Oregon Open youth tournament founder |
| Marshall Plumlee | 2012–16 | @MarshallPlumlee | Harvard Business School (2022–); former Blackstone intern; Special Operations Warrior Foundation board; U.S. Army Captain (Ranger-qualified) |
| Mason Plumlee | 2009–13 | @MasonPlumlee | San Antonio Spurs (rest-of-season contract, Feb 2026); 13th NBA season; age 35; still active |
| Matt Jones | 2013–17 | @MattJones_13 | — |
| Michael Gbinije | 2011–12 | @MGbinije | — |
| Miles Plumlee | 2008–12 | @MilesPlumlee | Retired (2020); NBL Champion with Perth Wildcats (2020); age 37 |
| Quinn Cook | 2011–15 | @QCook323 | Playing overseas; 4th Quarter Sports Bar, Bowie MD |
| Rasheed Sulaimon | 2012–15 | @RasheedSulaimon | — |
| Rodney Hood | 2012–14 | @raborickey_hood | Retired (Nov 2024); hosts annual basketball camp in Meridian, MS; working toward Duke degree; married to Richa Jackson (Duke women’s basketball, Class of 2014) |
| Ryan Kelly | 2009–13 | @RKelly34 | Professional basketball, Fukui Blowinds (Japan B.League) |
| Semi Ojeleye | 2013–15 | @Semi | Professional basketball, Crvena zvezda (Serbia) |
| Seth Curry | 2008–13 | @sdotcurry | Golden State Warriors (with brother Steph); 7th all-time NBA career 3PT% |
| Tyler Thornton | 2010–14 | @TylerThornton12 | — |
| Tyus Jones | 2014–15 | @TyusJones | NBA point guard (Phoenix Suns); 6x NBA assist-to-turnover ratio leader; Write Your Own Story Foundation |
| Player | Years | Handle | Where They Are Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Griffin | 2021–22 | @AJGriffin_ | Retired (Sept 2024, age 21); pursuing full-time Christian ministry; youngest voluntary retirement by an NBA first-round pick |
| Alex O'Connell | 2017–21 | @AlexOConnell12 | — |
| Brandon Ingram | 2015–16 | @B_Ingram13 | Toronto Raptors; 2x All-Star |
| Brennan Besser | 2015–19 | @BrennanBesser | — |
| Cam Reddish | 2018–19 | @CamReddish | Forward, San Diego Clippers (G-League); previously Lakers, Knicks, Hawks, Trail Blazers, Siauliai (Lithuania) |
| Cassius Stanley | 2019–20 | @cassius_stanley | Professional basketball journeyman; most recently Šiauliai (Lithuania); working toward Duke degree |
| Derryck Thornton | 2015–16 | @DerryckT_ | Professional basketball player overseas; most recently CSM Focsani (Romania) and Leicester Riders (British Basketball League) |
| DJ Steward | 2020–21 | @DJSteward2 | Professional basketball, Dolomiti Energia Trento (Italy, Serie A/EuroCup); previously Chicago Bulls (two-way), Maine Celtics, Stockton Kings (G League) |
| Frank Jackson | 2016–17 | @FrankJackson_ | Guard, Ningbo Rockets (CBA); previously Pelicans, Pistons, Jazz, ASVEL, Jiangsu Dragons |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 2017–18 | @gtrentjr | Guard, Milwaukee Bucks |
| Harry Giles III | 2016–17 | @HGiiizzle | Playing professionally — Jiangsu Dragons (CBA, China) |
| Jack White | 2016–20 | @JackWhite41 | — |
| Jaemyn Brakefield | 2020–21 | @jaemyn_b | — |
| Jalen Johnson | 2020–21 | @JalenJohnson1 | Starting forward, Atlanta Hawks; 2026 NBA All-Star; $150M contract |
| Javin DeLaurier | 2016–20 | @JavinDeLaurier | Playing professionally — Bursaspor Basketbol (Turkey, BSL) |
| Jayson Tatum | 2016–17 | @jaytatum0 | Boston Celtics — rehabbing Achilles; Duke Chief Basketball Officer |
| Jeremy Roach | 2020–24 | @jeremy_roach0 | Guard, Baylor University (5th-year transfer, 2024-25); faced Duke in 2025 NCAA Tournament 2nd round |
| Joey Baker | 2018–22 | @JoeyBaker_13 | — |
| Jordan Goldwire | 2017–21 | @JGoldwire_ | — |
| Justin Robinson | 2016–20 | @JRobinson_0 | — |
| Luke Kennard | 2015–17 | @LukeKennard5 | Guard, Los Angeles Lakers (traded from Atlanta, Feb 2026); shooting 49.7% from three; #2 all-time in NBA career 3PT% |
| Mark Williams | 2020–22 | @MarkWilliams15 | Starting center — Phoenix Suns (NBA) |
| Marques Bolden | 2016–19 | @MarquesBolden | — |
| Marvin Bagley III | 2017–18 | @MB3Five | Forward/Center, Dallas Mavericks (traded from Washington, Feb 2026); averaging 13.0/8.9 in first 7 games with Dallas |
| Matthew Hurt | 2019–21 | @matt_hurt1 | Professional basketball, Cedevita Olimpija (Slovenia, ABA League/EuroCup); previously Trapani (Italy), South East Melbourne (Australia, NBL All-Five); 8 career NBA games with Memphis Grizzlies |
| Paolo Banchero | 2021–22 | @Paolobanch5 | Franchise player, Orlando Magic; 2x All-Star; NBA ROY 2023; Italian & U.S. dual citizen |
| RJ Barrett | 2018–19 | @RjBarrett6 | Toronto Raptors; 2023 FIBA World Cup Bronze (Canada’s first in 87 years); $120M contract |
| Theo John | 2021–22 | @Theojohn4 | Professional basketball player; HAKRO Merlins Crailsheim (Germany, Bundesliga) since 2025; previously played in Netherlands, Croatia, and G League |
| Tre Jones | 2018–20 | @tre3jones | Chicago Bulls; 3-year/$24M contract; Susan G. Komen Foundation advocate |
| Trevon Duval | 2017–18 | @TrevonDuval | Free agent — last played in Azerbaijan and G League |
| Trevor Keels | 2021–22 | @TrevorKeels | Guard, New York Knicks (two-way); previously G League Westchester; #42 pick 2022 |
| Vernon Carey Jr. | 2019–20 | @vernon | Center, Portland Trail Blazers (two-way contract, 2025-26); previously Wizards, Hornets; #32 pick 2020 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 2017–18 | @wendellcarter34 | Center, Orlando Magic ($50M extension through 2025-26); founded A Platform Squared nonprofit; NBA Cares Community Assist Award |
| Wendell Moore Jr. | 2019–22 | @thewendellmoore | Guard, Charlotte Hornets; previously Timberwolves, Pistons; #26 pick 2022 |
| Zion Williamson | 2018–19 | @Zion | New Orleans Pelicans; $197M contract; career-high 35-game streak 2025–26 |
| Player | Years | Handle | Where They Are Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Davis | 2025–26 | @brockdav1s | Senior at Duke; practice player elevated to active roster for 2026 ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament |
| Caleb Foster | 2023–present | @CalebFoster_4 | Duke junior (2025-26). 33 GP, 8.3 ppg, 2.8 apg, 39.8% 3PT. Fractured foot March 7; returned 20 days post-surgery for Sweet 16. Scored 11 second-half pts to save Duke vs. St. John's. 96 career games. |
| Cameron Boozer | 2025–26 | @cameronboozer_ | Consensus 2026 National Player of the Year. Duke freshman: 38 GP, 22.5 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 4.1 apg, 55.6% FG. ACC POY, ROY, unanimous All-American. 27 pts in Elite Eight loss to UConn. Projected top-3 pick, 2026 NBA Draft. |
| Cayden Boozer | 2025–26 | @caydenboozer_ | Duke freshman (2025-26). 38 GP, 7.7 ppg, 3.0 apg, 50.0% FG. Started final 11 games after Caleb Foster injury. 15 pts/6 ast in Elite Eight loss to UConn. Projected 1st-round 2026 NBA Draft. |
| Christian Reeves | 2022–24 | @CMR_32 | RS-Junior at College of Charleston; 11.1 PPG, 7.8 RPG; All-CAA 2025-26; CAA All-Defense 2025-26 |
| Cooper Flagg | 2024–25 | @cooperflagg | Dallas Mavericks rookie; #1 overall pick 2025 NBA Draft; averaging 20.4 ppg/6.6 rpg/4.6 apg; ROY contender |
| Dame Sarr | 2025–26 | @DameSarr_ | Sophomore guard, Duke Blue Devils (2025-26); starter; projected 2026 NBA Draft |
| Dariq Whitehead | 2022–23 | @DariqWhitehead | OKC Blue (G League, Thunder affiliate) since Nov. 2025; previously drafted #22 by Brooklyn Nets (2023); 22 career NBA games |
| Darren Harris | 2024–26 | @DarrenHarris_ | Sophomore guard, Duke Blue Devils (2025–26); entering March with a career-high 15-point, five-three outing already in the books and a potential breakout junior year on the horizon |
| Dereck Lively II | 2022–23 | @DeijunLively | Dallas Mavericks; NBA Finals 2024; recovering from foot surgery |
| Isaiah Evans | 2024–26 | @IsaiahEvans_ | Duke Blue Devils sophomore; 14.7 PPG; projected 1st-round 2026 NBA Draft; jersey #0 retired at North Mecklenburg |
| Jacob Grandison | 2022–23 | @JacobGrandison | Professional basketball, Boulazac Basket Dordogne (France, LNB Pro A); Finnish national team (EuroBasket 2025 semifinalist) |
| Jaden Schutt | 2022–24 | @JadenSchutt | RS-Junior at Virginia Tech; 8.9 PPG, .408 3PT% in 2025-26; led Hokies in 3PM and minutes in 2024-25 |
| Jared McCain | 2023–24 | @Jared2McCain | Oklahoma City Thunder (traded from 76ers Feb 2026); defending NBA champions; ~5M TikTok followers |
| Jaylen Blakes | 2021–24 | @jaylenblakes | Professional basketball, Hapoel Upper Galilee (Israel); Stanford grad transfer 2024-25 |
| Khaman Maluach | 2024–25 | @KhamanMaluach | Sophomore center, Duke Blue Devils (2025-26); projected lottery pick 2026 NBA Draft |
| Kon Knueppel | 2024–25 | @KonKnueppel | Charlotte Hornets; 4th overall pick 2025 NBA Draft; Summer League Champion + MVP; ROY frontrunner |
| Kyle Filipowski | 2022–24 | @kylefilipowski | Utah Jazz; 4-year/$12M contract; Scheyer era’s first cornerstone |
| Maliq Brown | 2024–26 | @MaliqBrown_ | Senior — Duke Blue Devils (2025-26); ACC DPOY; currently in NCAA Tournament |
| Mark Mitchell | 2022–24 | @MarkMitchell25 | Senior forward, Missouri Tigers; 2026 NBA Draft prospect |
| Mason Gillis | 2024–25 | @MasonGillis | Retired; graduated Duke 2025; 6-year college career (Purdue 3 yrs, Duke 2 yrs + COVID year) |
| Patrick Ngongba II | 2024–26 | @PatrickNgongba | Junior center, Duke Blue Devils (2025-26); starter; 10.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.1 bpg |
| Ryan Young | 2022–24 | @RyanYoung15 | Consultant at Boston Consulting Group; Duke Fuqua MBA (2024), Fuqua Scholar (top 10%) |
| Sean Stewart | 2023–24 | @SeanStewart24 | Junior forward, Oregon Ducks (2025-26); transferred from Ohio State; McDonald's All-American; FIBA U-17 gold medalist; playing alongside brother Miles |
| Sion James | 2024–25 | @sionjames14 | Junior guard/forward, Duke Blue Devils (2025-26); team captain; projected 2026 NBA Draft |
| TJ Power | 2023–24 | @TJPower14 | Junior at Penn; 16.4 PPG, 7.6 RPG; All-Ivy 2025-26; Ivy League Tournament MVP; NCAA Tournament (14-seed) |
| Tyrese Proctor | 2022–25 | @tyrese4proctor | Junior guard, Duke Blue Devils (2025-26); 3-year starter; projected 1st-round 2026 NBA Draft |