I doubt that happens with Quade Green, Jemarl Baker or Immanuel Quickley. Toss in Derrick Rose in 2008 at Memphis and Calipari has coached three top draft picks, more than any other coach all-time. ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla all but suggested that change during a conversation about UK basketball’s annual rite of spring: Players declaring for the NBA Draft. Which UK players will be selected in the 2019 NBA Draft? Sam Vecenie of The Athletic: "The Kentucky center has been one of the better players in the SEC this season, and has really taken some steps forward. It featured a pair of lottery picks to go with two second-round picks, which is actually one of the thinner drafts for former Cats we’ve seen under John Calipari. I would shoot in the driveway or mimic game-winning shots at the park and it's just crazy to think about the fact that it's happening now.". Kentucky drops its season opener after coming undone, Box score and MVP from Kentucky falling to Auburn, Amazing John Calipari streak in the NBA Draft ends, Hamidou Diallo traded to Thunder after moving from Nets to Hornets, ESPN NBA Draft experts Jonathan Givony and Mike Schmitz, One And Not Done: An Overlooked Part of Kentucky Basketball’s Success, Reid Travis named Preseason All-American; PJ Washington a player to watch, Kentucky Wildcats Basketball in the 2018 NBA Draft, 5 former Wildcats listed in top 100 NBA Draft prospects. Finishes through contact. After the meeting me and my mom had with Coach Cal yesterday, I just told my mom I'll call her this morning and tell her my decision. "We didn't quite get our goal of winning a national title and 40-0, but it can't and it doesn't take away from what these people have accomplished," Calipari said. NBA Draft; NBA Players; Recruits; Staff & Executives; Transfers; Kentucky NBA Draft … All told, UK has had 15 first-round draft picks in the Coach Cal era, two No. The NBA has not announced any change in the dates for the combine and draft. Even Zion Williamson isn’t considered a great NBA prospect, partly because it’s not even clear what position he’d play in the pros. A few said no. "These are memories that I'll never forget. This is their choice.". God told me it's my time.". "The way this works, I meet with each player after the last game, and truly it's the morning after the last game. If he comes out after one year, he should be a first-round pick. LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tyrese Maxey continues to climb in recent mock drafts. Kentucky falls at Auburn: 4 things to know and postgame banter. Fills up the stat sheet with assists, rebounds, steals and blocks. © 2005-2020 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Plays at different speeds and has an advanced floater game for his age. In 2010, five UK players were selected in the first round for the first time in NBA history, and the Wildcats' six selections in the 2012 NBA Draft are the most in the two-round era. Being that this is Kentucky and Calipari is the coach, we should expect an unexpected name to emerge as a potential first-round pick next year, ala Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Included in the Wildcats' recent draft success includes two No. Has a feel for the game that allows him to contribute in a variety of ways.