Shaedon Sharpe keeps name in 2022 NBA Draft
The news we have all been waiting for finally became official on Tuesday night. Former No. 1 overall recruit Shaedon Sharpe has ended his career at Kentucky without ever playing a game for the Wildcats.
Just before 10:00 p.m. on the east coast, the former five-star recruit announced on Twitter that he intends to keep his name in the NBA Draft and give up his college eligibility.
Shaedon Sharpe never played a game at Kentucky despite being available from the moment the talented wing stepped on campus in January and attended school for the spring semester. Despite the lack of live reps, there is major value for multiple-level scorers with length in the NBA. Sharpe brings great size to the table with a 6-11 wingspan on a frame just under 6-6 to go along with a smooth jump-shooting touch. The early enrollee at Kentucky did not participate in many drills at the combine in Chicago, but it was clear to many in attendance that the prospect is a real talent.
Now that the expected news is now public, John Calipari and his program can officially move on. All players are expected to report to campus this week as unofficial team activities get set to begin over the summer.
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