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Antonio Reeves declares for NBA draft but leaves option to return to Kentucky basketball

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Guard Antonio Reeves future with Kentucky is up in the air.

Reeves, who joined the Wildcats as a transfer prior to the 2022-23 season, announced Tuesday he declared for the NBA draft. He left the door open to remain at UK in 2023-24.

"I’ve always dreamt of becoming a professional basketball player, and I am focused on fulfilling that dream but I’m keeping my options open,” Reeves wrote on a note posted to his personal Twitter account.

He will receive a draft evaluation and can return to college as long as he withdraws from NBA draft consideration by 5 p.