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In an expected move, Wildcats star guard De'Aaron Fox declared for the NBA draft on Monday, the University of Kentucky announced.
Jon Rothstein of FanRag Sports first reported the news.
Fox, a freshman, was one of the top players in college basketball this season, averaging 16.7 points, 4.6 assists and 1.5 steals per contest. His playmaking ability, understanding of the game, impressive athleticism and strong defense make him a likely candidate to be a top-10 pick.
Frankly, the only thing keeping Fox from being a top-five consideration is the lack of a consistent jump shot.