Kentucky forward Kevin Knox has officially declared for the 2018 NBA draft.
The freshman will enter the draft process and sign with an agent, which does not allow him to return to the school for another season.
.@KevKnox plans to declare for the NBA Draft and sign with an agent. Congrats to Kevin on his decision. He's going to make for a heck of an NBA player. #EmbraceDreams #WhoWantsToBeNext https://t.co/F24GZqwdR8
— Kentucky Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) April 6, 2018
Knox led the Wildcats with 15.6 points per game while contributing 5.4 rebounds. He finished second in playing 32.4 minutes per contest.
According to NBADraft.net, Knox is projected as the No. 11 overall pick in this year’s draft, which would currently have him joining the Charlotte Hornets.
Knox fueled the Wildcats to a 26-11 record this season, with John Calipari’s team making it to the Sweet 16 where they lost to Kansas State.
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