Former Cat Tyrese Maxey named NBA Most Improved Player

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey claps during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | StaffFormer Kentucky Wildcat Tyrese Maxey was named the Kia NBA Most Improved Player for 2024 on Tuesday.

Maxey, who played at Kentucky for the 2019-20 season, committing to John Calipari in Lexington as a five-star recruit, McDonald’s All American and former Mr. Texas Basketball.

Kentucky freshman guard Tyrese Maxey walks away from the huddle during the game against Tennessee on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 81-73. Photo by…