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How Facebook Fans React to the Team’s Draft Declaration

John Calipari announced late this afternoon that his entire team would declare for the NBA Draft. The new rules allow for players to declare for the draft up to three times and still return to school, making it a no-brainer for Calipari.

The move by Cal was “so Calipari,” making national headlines. The headline on Kentucky Sports Radio, “Calipari announces all players will declare for the NBA Draft,” was one that fans did not appreciate. Before reading the story, many Facebook fans shared their hot takes.

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A concerned Cat:
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My personal favorite:
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When you have enough time to find a meme, but not enough to click the link…
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Nobody’s flaming hot take came at the end of a torch, along with a pitchfork, except this one:
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Calipari probably knew the initial statement would fire up some fans, so he did his best to clarify later in the day:

“Just so you know, having every kid put their name in the draft is about all players getting the right information.