Kentucky basketball freshman Tyler Herro talks about being named SEC Newcomer of the Year by the AP. Teammate Keldon Johnson was voted SEC Freshman of the Year by the league’s coaches. UK plays in the league tournament on Friday. By
Late last week, Tyler Herro announced he was entering his name in the NBA Draft while keeping open the option of returning to Kentucky. On Wednesday, he announced he was closing the UK option.
“My hope was always remain in the draft and get my lifelong dream of playing in the NBA,” Herro said in a video he posted on Twitter.