What do coaches really think about Kentucky’s draft prospects? Thanks to The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie, we have a better idea. Over 60 Division I coaches spoke to Vecenie in exchange for anonymity, and the comments about Tyrese Maxey, Immanuel Quickley, Ashton Hagans, Nick Richards, EJ Montgomery, and even Kahlil Whitney are all across the board, from complimentary to downright brutal.
Here is a small sampling, starting with one coach’s opinion of Quickley.
“He’s a shotmaker, man. I don’t think he’s an NBA player, but damn is he a hell of a college player. Makes key shots, has the ability to defend.