7 Wildcats are chosen in the latest NBA mock draft.

7 Wildcats are chosen in the latest NBA mock draft.

NBA potential abounds on the Kentucky Wildcats’ roster right now, and their on-court performance is beginning to reflect it. With a 15-4 record on the year and a ranking in the top 10 of the polls, Lexington’s chances of making a run in March are promising.

In addition, a number of people in the NBA know that this UK team may yield up to seven draft picks this summer, suggesting that things could be looking up for these guys come the 2024 NBA Draft.

That is precisely how many current Kentucky players Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report projects to make the NBA next season in his most recent mock draft.

The Cats would be the only school to have accomplished this feat three times (in 2012 and 2015), if they managed to pick seven players.

7 Wildcats are chosen in the latest NBA mock draft.

Kentucky has two lottery picks from Wasserman; the remaining five are made in Round 2.

First up, Wasserman projects Rob Dillingham to go to the Toronto Raptors at No. 6 overall, where he will join forces with Immanuel Quickley to create a new backcourt tandem.

The Chicago Bulls select Reed Sheppard, who is ranked 12th overall, according to Wasserman.

The second round then sees a deluge of Kentucky players, starting with Zvonimir Ivisic of the San Antonio Spurs at No. 33 overall.

After Big Z, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ DJ Wagner is ranked No. 37; the Boston Celtics’ Justin Edwards is ranked No. 47; the Indiana Pacers’ Aaron Bradshaw is ranked No. 49; and Antonio Reeves is ranked No. 55.

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