The Denver Nuggets acquired Kentucky freshman Jarred Vanderbilt, the No. 41 overall pick in Thursday’s NBA draft, from Orlando in exchange for Justin Jackson, the No. 43 overall pick, and and a future second-round selection, per multiple reports.
Vanderbilt, who has a 6-foot-9, 214-pound frame, averaged 5.9 points and 7.9 rebounds in 14 games for Kentucky, after missing time at the beginning of the season with a left foot injury.
“We’ve only seen a small part of his game because of the adversity he faced this season,” Kentucky coach John Calipari said. “But he’s got the motor and the skill set that will serve him well at the next level.