Take a look at another way too early NBA Mock Draft that has 2 Wildcats in the 1st round.
SI.com has Tyrese Maxey and Kahlil Whitney in the top 18 picks.
12. Kahlil Whitney, G/F, Kentucky | Freshman
Height: 6’6” | Weight: 200Although Whitney’s feel has not yet caught up to his tools, he’s an above-average athlete who certainly looks the part as a wing who plays hard and could be a high-level defender. It’s not quite clear what exactly he’s going to be yet role-wise at the next level, as he has a good bit of offensive development left to do, but Kentucky should be a good spot for him to grow in that regard. Whitney isn’t an overly confident jump shooter yet and doesn’t play the most efficient style, with a tendency to hunt shots when the gameflow breaks down, but without the skill level to do it in a manner that’s constructive. He’s a little bit in love with his jumper, despite having the quickness and strength to be a good finisher going downhill. But the upside is clearly there from an athletic standpoint, and it helps that Whitney generally plays hard. If he taps into his full potential on defense and works out some of his bad habits on offense, there might be something here.
18. Tyrese Maxey, SG, Kentucky | Freshman
Height: 6’3” | Weight: 190Maxey is a tricky evaluation in that the bar is especially high for undersized two-guards in his mold to really stick in the NBA. He’s a very accomplished, savvy scorer and a fun player to watch, and there’s a place in the league for elite bucket-getters, but it’s not clear yet which direction it might break for him. He’s built fairly strong, can get downhill and finish comfortably with both hands, and can knock down shots off the catch and dribble. It’ll be curious to see how much of a playmaker Maxey can be for others this season, and if he can sell anyone on being more than just a scorer. But the natural talent is there.
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