Going into the season, Kentucky’s list of potential draft prospects was extensive. Brandon Boston Jr. came in as a likely top-five pick, Terrence Clarke was a sure-fire lottery pick and Isaiah Jackson was emerging as a potential first-rounder with an outside shot at the lottery. And then from there, Keion Brooks Jr. and Olivier Sarr were both seen as potential draft selections, giving the Wildcats as many as five picks in the 2021 NBA Draft.
And then the season started.
Following Kentucky’s 4-9 start to the season and inconsistent play across the board, the team’s collective draft stock has taken a significant hit.