![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() At this time, it seems likely that Reeves would make more money through NIL opportunities at UK next season than wherever he’d play pro ball, and that ultimately will be a major factor in his decision. This decision could still go either way, though Kentucky is operating under the assumption that Tshiebwe will ultimately keep his name in the draft.Īntonio Reeves: Kentucky’s leading backcourt scorer from last season has already declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, but he’s also leaving his options open and a return to Lexington is still possible. At this point, it’s looking like there’s a less than 50-percent chance that he gets drafted in 2023, and one more season at UK would bring a lucrative haul via name, image and likeness endeavors, as well as offer Tshiebwe a chance to further prove himself to pro scouts, especially on the defensive end. When UK’s 2022-23 campaign ended last month, it seemed a long shot that he would be back in Lexington for another year, but the chances of a return have increased since then. Oscar Tshiebwe: UK’s leading scorer - and the nation’s leading rebounder - over the past two seasons has announced that he will enter the NBA Draft while leaving open his option to return to college for one more season. Collins still possesses a ton of upside and has talked about the support system he’s found in Lexington, though he has entered the transfer portal and is likely to finish his college career closer to his family in Texas. If he can stay healthy, his three-point shooting ability - 39.6 percent before a finger injury at UK in December 46.6 percent in two years at Iowa - would be a big addition for another college program.ĭaimion Collins: The former McDonald’s All-American played only 7.9 minutes over 25 games this past season following the unexpected death of his father a few days before Kentucky’s opener. He turns 24 this summer, and it sounds like he’ll end up sticking in college and playing next season elsewhere. ![]() Fredrick has already spent five years in college - two completely lost to injury, the other three hampered by injuries. Wheeler has already switched schools once in his college career (coming to Kentucky from Georgia two years ago) but will be immediately eligible next season as a grad transfer.ĬJ Fredrick: The senior guard from Cincinnati has announced that he will enter the transfer portal and explore all of his options, including the possibility of a professional career, before next season. He announced his intention to transfer a few days after the end of UK’s season. Sahvir Wheeler: The Southeastern Conference’s two-time leader in assists per game was leading that stat once again this season before missing the final 11 games of the 2022-23 campaign due to injuries. He will forgo his final three seasons of college eligibility and is projected as a lottery pick in this year’s NBA Draft. He’s not projected as a 2023 draft pick, but he’s likely to get a long look from pro scouts and should have plenty of chances to make his way onto a roster.Ĭason Wallace: The top-ranked recruit in Kentucky’s 2022 class became the team’s starting point guard midway through the season and was one of the Wildcats’ driving forces, despite playing through injuries for much of his freshman year. Jacob Toppin: After spending three seasons at UK - and emerging as one of the Cats’ key players as a senior in 2022-23 - Toppin has declared for the NBA Draft and will not use his final year of college eligibility. ![]()
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