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This week, Kentucky made news by conducting its own mini combine, designed to give the NBA a better look at its four draft-worthy players, not counting big man Enes Kanter, who was ruled ineligible by the NCAA and didn't play this season. He's been working out at ATTACK Athletics in Chicago. Underclassmen who declare for the draft have until May 8 to decide whether to stay in or return to school, but they aren't allowed to travel and work out for NBA teams.
Thus, the NBA came to Kentucky, 20 teams in all. And those teams weren't represented by scouts, but by general managers and directors of player personnel -- the decision makers. The star attractions in Lexington were point guard Brandon Knight and forward Terrence Jones, both projected to be lottery picks. Based on the feedback he received, Knight announced Friday morning he would remain in the draft. That was hardly a shocker. Jones' decision to stay in school, announced Saturday, was a bit surprising, but his intentions are good. "I've decided to come back and help us get back to the Final Four and bring the Big Blue Nation a national championship," he said.
In just two seasons -- and three full recruiting classes, all ranked No. 1 in the country by Rivals.com -- Kentucky coach John Calipari has established a pattern. He's going to recruit the best players in the country, and if they leave after one season -- Kentucky has seen five one-and-doners breeze through campus the last two years -- so be it. There are plenty of great players waiting behind them. The Wildcats' incoming class includes four five-star prospects, including power forward Anthony Davis, who some believe would be the top pick in the 2011 draft if he were allowed to be included.
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