Kentucky’s Andrew and Aaron Harrison reportedly set to declare for NBA draft
Kentucky’s Andrew and Aaron Harrison reportedly set to declare for NBA draft, John Calipari recently said that he expects at least five and perhaps as many as seven of his Kentucky players to leave for the NBA. The first pair of dominoes appeared to fall on Wednesday, with multiple media reports indicating that the Harrison twins, Andrew and Aaron, were set to go pro.
The Harrisons have formed the Wildcats’ starting back court over the past two seasons, both of which ended with a trip to Final Four, including an appearance in the national title game in 2014. After Kentucky’s loss to Wisconsin in this year’s national semifinals, Andrew Harrison was heard making a profane comment about Badgers center Frank Kaminsky, and both brothers received criticism for not shaking hands with their opponents following the game.
Aaron Harrison led the exceptionally deep Wildcats in scoring this season with an average of 11.0 points per game, while Andrew was fourth (9.3). Andrew was tied for the lead in assists (3.6), with Aaron third (1.4).
Although both brothers were highly touted recruits, neither is expected to be a top pick in the NBA draft. In fact, neither may even get picked in the first round, and Aaron Harrison, according to some projections, is in danger of going undrafted altogether.
DraftExpress.com rates Andrew Harrison as its 59th-best prospect, with the draft itself only being composed of 60 total picks. ESPN’s Chad Ford ranks him 57th, citing his size, scoring and defensive abilities as assets, while noting possible athletic and attitude shortcomings.
Aaron Harrison is seen as having similar attributes as his brother, but Andrew projects to play the more valuable position of point guard. Aaron projects as a combo guard with occasionally impressive shooting ability; Ford has him as his 80th-ranked prospect, while DraftExpress.com puts him at No. 75.
Kentucky teammates of the Harrisons who have yet to declare for the NBA but are widely viewed as better prospects include center Karl-Anthony Towns, center Willie Cauley-Stein, power forward Trey Lyles, shooting guard Devin Booker and center Dakari Johnson.
The Harrisons have formed the Wildcats’ starting back court over the past two seasons, both of which ended with a trip to Final Four, including an appearance in the national title game in 2014. After Kentucky’s loss to Wisconsin in this year’s national semifinals, Andrew Harrison was heard making a profane comment about Badgers center Frank Kaminsky, and both brothers received criticism for not shaking hands with their opponents following the game.
Aaron Harrison led the exceptionally deep Wildcats in scoring this season with an average of 11.0 points per game, while Andrew was fourth (9.3). Andrew was tied for the lead in assists (3.6), with Aaron third (1.4).
Although both brothers were highly touted recruits, neither is expected to be a top pick in the NBA draft. In fact, neither may even get picked in the first round, and Aaron Harrison, according to some projections, is in danger of going undrafted altogether.
DraftExpress.com rates Andrew Harrison as its 59th-best prospect, with the draft itself only being composed of 60 total picks. ESPN’s Chad Ford ranks him 57th, citing his size, scoring and defensive abilities as assets, while noting possible athletic and attitude shortcomings.
Aaron Harrison is seen as having similar attributes as his brother, but Andrew projects to play the more valuable position of point guard. Aaron projects as a combo guard with occasionally impressive shooting ability; Ford has him as his 80th-ranked prospect, while DraftExpress.com puts him at No. 75.
Kentucky teammates of the Harrisons who have yet to declare for the NBA but are widely viewed as better prospects include center Karl-Anthony Towns, center Willie Cauley-Stein, power forward Trey Lyles, shooting guard Devin Booker and center Dakari Johnson.