Kentucky Has Just 1 Player Projected to Go Early in NBA Draft
Summary
Kentucky usually has several players picked early in the NBA draft, but this year only one player, Jayden Quaintance, is expected to be chosen early. He is likely to be picked 14th by the Charlotte Hornets, according to a recent mock draft.Key Facts
- The 2026 NBA Combine recently took place, leading up to the NBA draft season.
- Jayden Quaintance is the only Kentucky player projected to go early in the draft.
- A mock draft from NBC Sports places Quaintance as the 14th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets.
- Quaintance is a center who missed most of last season due to an ACL injury.
- When healthy, he is known as an athletic player and strong defender near the basket.
- The Charlotte Hornets seek reliable players to add depth to their team roster.
- May 27 is the deadline for college athletes to withdraw from the draft and keep college eligibility.
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