While fans are used to hearing of many Kentucky Wildcats projected to be selected in the first round, this year, it’s really only one name that was consistently talked about in Lexington, freshman phenom TyTy Washington.
Oscar Tshiebwe, the National Player of the Year, could’ve gone pro and been selected but opted to head back to college in hopes of enhancing his draft stock. Given the NIL offerings, it’s likely a smart decision for the rebounding machine.
Aside from Washington, Shaedon Sharpe, who never stepped on the court for head coach John Calipari, will also garner some attention given his immense playmaking and extremely high ceiling at the sport’s highest level.