Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Who's Staying, Who's Going?

Our Kentucky Wildcats ended up NCAA Runners Up, while it is disappointing I am satisfied. We had a great run in the NCAA Tournament. Here's my take on what happens with our underclassman and their stay in college or go to NBA choices: JULIUS RANDLE- Gone, gone and.......did I say gone? He is a Top 5 pick, plus no more double and triple teams this to me is obvious. He does have to work on his right hand, defense, and extending range on his jumper, but I feel he will. I see future NBA All-Star teams for Julius. JAMES YOUNG- Gone also, but with a caveat. He's a late lottery pick as of right now, but I see him moving up with the individual workouts. He needs to work on his defense, ball handling, and passing but the upside is too difficult to ignore by NBA GM's. He could stay and improve his draft position for love of Kentucky, but I still think he's outy. ANDREW HARRISON- This one is very iffy, I think if he declares he will be a late first round pick but his brother is not certain to be a first round pick which I think will impact his decision. He has to work on his outside shooting, floor game, and defense. I believe he will test the waters, not like the information he gets, and returns to school. He can improve his position to Lottery with another season at Kentucky. AARON HARRISON- Also iffy, he is currently projected late first to early second round pick. of course second round is non-guaranteed money. He needs to get his jump shot more consistent and work on his floor game and defense. This decision also depends on what his brother is going to do. They will probably be on different NBA Teams, so why not play another season with your brother? Returns to school. WILLIE CAULEY-STEIN- He says his career is incomplete because he missed the last three games of the NCAA Tourney. Also says he enjoys school and is not ready to go pay bills in the real world. All of that being said, I think he will be gone and jump to the NBA. He has a couple of skill sets the NBA can use right now and 7 foot with his upside and can move his feet on the perimeter in pick and roll situations. Needs work on his offense but plenty of long time NBA players with his skill set. Gone to the NBA. ALEX POYTHRESS- I believe he stays for a couple of reasons. One he's a second round pick right now, two he is very close to his degree and could get it with one more season. Three he needs more work on his dribble moves and outside shot that could be polished with one more season. Returns to school. DAKARI JOHNSON- Improved leaps and bounds as the season progressed. he started out as my whipping boy on the team and became very productive. If he came out he would be a late first round pick for a playoff team to ease into the league. I feel with another season, improved footwork, and more work on conditioning, he could be a Lottery Pick next season. Returns to school. MARCUS LEE- Great tourney run replacing Cauley-Stein, but he is raw, a lot of room to improve, and within 2 seasons could turn into a Lottery Pick. Stays in school. DOMINIQUE HAWKINS AND DEREK WILLIS- Both of these guys stay in school and I think Derek Willis makes a big jump in playing time and production next season, this kid can play folks. Hawkins will improve as well especially on the offensive end with his confidence. THERE YOU HAVE IT, WE WILL SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN THE NEXT WEEK OR TWO. GOD BLESS EVERYONE AND PEACE TO THE CREATURES!!!!!!!!