NBA Mock Draft projections for Jayden Quaintance and Otega Oweh
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Key Points:
- Kentucky's basketball roster is nearly set following Milan Momcilovic's withdrawal from the NBA Draft and commitment to the Wildcats, with one roster spot still open heading into the offseason's final stretch.
- Forward Jayden Quaintance is projected as a mid-to-late first-round pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, with mock drafts placing him between picks 16 and 23, though his draft stock is affected by medical concerns related to knee injuries.
- Guard Otega Oweh is projected to be a late second-round pick or potentially go undrafted, with analysts noting his athleticism and defensive versatility but questioning his offensive consistency and creation.
- The NBA Draft will take place over two nights: the first round on June 23 and the second round on June 24, both starting at 8:00 p.m. ET and broadcast on ABC and ESPN.
- Kentucky is expected to have at least one player drafted in Quaintance, which is considered a positive recruiting factor despite his limited playing time due to injury.