Nerlens Noel already seems focused and ready to work hard to get back to where he was before last night’s ACL injury.
Minor setback for a MAJOR comeback!I love you all and can’t thank y’all enough for the prayers.
— Nerlens Noel (@NerlensNoel3) February 13, 2013
John Calipari spoke to him this morning and he believes he will come back better than ever.
I met with Nerlens earlier today. The meeting was really positive, and I loved his attitude.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) February 13, 2013
The way he is already dealing with this injury lets me know that he is going to come back stronger than ever.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) February 13, 2013
Also, CBS Sports believes his is still a top 5 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft:
It’s sad news for a player who played hard on virtually every possession — and had become the heart and soul of this Kentucky team. Multiple NBA sources told CBSSports.com that the injury could drop Noel a couple of spots in the draft, but that he’ll likely fall no lower than fifth — and could still be selected with the No. 1 pick.
“Look at what Adrian Peterson did this year,” one NBA executive said. “ACL’s are so common these days.”
