In the NBA Draft, Kentucky is once again in the lead.
Former Kentucky basketball players and the NBA Draft are two things that go together pretty well. Earlier this week, the Kentucky Wildcats once again dominated the NBA Draft, sending three players to the professional ranks. Following their selection in the NBA Draft, three Kentucky players—Reed Sheppard, Rob Dillingham, and Antonio Reeves—will now start their careers in the league.
After UConn, which had four players selected in the NBA Draft, the Wildcats had the second-most players chosen. Though Justin Edwards’ exclusion was somewhat unexpected, the Wildcats’ prospects of tying the National Champions were harmed by this.
Sheppard was selected by the Houston Rockets third overall. Sheppard provides the shooting and facilitation that the Rockets need, so it was an ideal choice. With Sheppard’s assistance, this young, promising team ought to be able to flourish.
The Spurs selected Dillingham with the eighth overall pick, although he was later traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He will have a fantastic career with a team that will be a contender for a very long time. He has the makings of the point guard of the future for the T-Wolves.
Reeves was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans after being selected by the Orlando Magic with the 47th overall pick. Reeves is an older player for a rookie, but he should be a reliable role player in the NBA and has an interesting NBA career ahead of him.
Reeves was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans after being selected by the Orlando Magic with the 47th overall pick. Reeves is an older player for a rookie, but he should be a reliable role player in the NBA and has an interesting NBA career ahead of him.