Former Kentucky forward Kahlil Whitney declared for the NBA Draft earlier today.
Whitney is currently rated No. 80 on ESPN’s NBA Draft board.
Here are details from ESPN:
Kahlil Whitney, who arrived at Kentucky as a projected NBA lottery pick but wound up withdrawing from the school in January, is entering the 2020 NBA draft and hiring an agent, he told ESPN on Friday.
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“I have decided to declare for the 2020 NBA draft,” Whitney told ESPN. “I truly believe in my development and grind. I want to thank my coaches, fans, trainers and family for ongoing support. My journey will be inspiring to kids and athletes all over the globe. #provethemwrong”
Whitney arrived at Kentucky as the No. 12 recruit in the 2019 ESPN 100. He was in the midst of a disappointing freshman season, averaging 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds in just 13 minutes per game when he decided to leave Kentucky in late January once his playing time had evaporated.
Despite struggling to find his footing at the college level, Whitney, the No. 80 NBA draft prospect in the ESPN 100, is still expected to draw second-round interest from NBA teams.
Having only turned 19 in January, the 6-foot-7 Whitney, whose wingspan has been measured over 7 feet, could still capitalize on the long-term potential he displayed prior to Kentucky.
