Bam Adebayo, Cason Wallace Named to NBA All-Defense Team

UK MBB: Bam Adebayo, Cason Wallace Dubbed NBA All-Defense, Adebayo Also Tabbed Social Justice Champion

The Kentucky men’s basketball program landed two representatives on the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive teams as both Cason Wallace and Bam Adebayo were recognized in an announcement from the league on Friday night. In addition, Adebayo was also named Social Justice Champion. Both Adebayo and Wallace were tabbed second-team selections, honoring the pair’s outstanding defensive efforts this season. The selection marks the first time Wallace hauled in a…

Bam Adebayo, Cason Wallace Named to NBA All-Defense Team

Two Kentucky basketball alumni, Cason Wallace and Bam Adebayo, earned spots on the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive second team, highlighting their impressive defensive performances. Adebayo's selection marks his sixth all-defense accolade, a record for Kentucky players, surpassing Anthony Davis. In addition to his defensive honors, Adebayo was named the NBA Social Justice Champion, which recognizes his advocacy for social justice initiatives. Wallace,…

Bam Adebayo returns to All-Defensive team, earns second-team nod

After missing the tally last year, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo returned to the All-Defensive team, earning second-team honors for the fifth time, the league announced Friday. On the second team, he was joined by New York’s OG Anunoby, Toronto’s Scottie Barnes, Atlanta’s Dyson Daniels and Oklahoma City’s Cason Wallace. Adebayo earned the eighth-most votes […] The post Bam Adebayo returns to All-Defensive team, earns second-team nod appeared fir…