Tyler Herro will take advantage of a new rule that lets players have an agent throughout the NBA Draft process.
Herro issued a statement through a UK Athletics Press Release about his plan.
“In order to make the most informed decision possible, but also leave my options open, I will be taking advantage of new rules allowing me to work with an agent. If the information I receive supports that I’m likely to be a high draft pick, I want to be upfront with everyone in Big Blue Nation that I will keep my name in the NBA Draft.”
Herro also is keeping the door open in case things do not work out.
“If the evaluations tell me I need to elevate my game further, I would be thrilled to return to Kentucky and help this team compete for a championship.”
Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari fully supports Herro’s decision.
“I think Tyler is making the best decision for him and his family and using the resources that the NCAA now allows. I’m in full support of Tyler’s decision,” UK head coach John Calipari said. “What I’m most proud of is how Tyler became not only an efficient offensive player but an efficient defensive player. He’s wired and driven like only a few others I’ve coached. I’ve had an absolute ball coaching him. Whatever he decides to do in the end, I will support.”
Herro has been slotted out of the lottery in mock drafts as SI.com and ESPN both projected him at #16.
The last day to pull out of the NBA Draft and come back to college is May 29th.
The 2019 NBA Draft Combine will take place May 15-19 in Chicago, although it hasn’t been determined yet if Herro will participate.
The 2019 NBA Draft is June 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
