Mock Draft Updates on UK's NBA Prospects

With just 11 days before the 2019 NBA Draft, former UK Stars PJ Washington, Tyler Herro, and Keldon Johnson are patiently waiting to see where they will be selected. As June 20^th draws closer, many scouts and different websites are routinely making new mock drafts. Here is where the Kentucky trio is slated to be selected in some of the most well-regarded mock drafts on the internet: PJ Washington CBS Sports: Round 1, Pick 13 to the Miami Heat The Ringer.com: Round 1, Pick 10 to the Atlanta Hawks NBA Draft.net: Round 1, Pick 18 to the Indiana Pacers Bleacher Report: Round 1, Pick 11 to the Minnesota Timberwolves Tankathon.com: Round 1, Pick 13 to the Miami Heat Tyler Herro CBS Sports: Round 1, Pick 15 to the Detroit Pistons The Ringer.com: Round 1, Pick 18 to the Indiana Pacers NBA Draft.net: Round 1, Pick 21 to the Oklahoma City Thunder Bleacher Report: Round 1, Pick 15 to the Detroit Pistons Tankathon.com: Round 1, Pick 21 to the Oklahoma City Thunder Keldon Johnson CBS Sports: Round 1, Pick 19 to the San Antonio Spurs The Ringer.com: Round 1, Pick 27 to the Brooklyn Nets NBA Draft.com: Round 1, Pick 22 to the Boston Celtics Bleacher Report: Round 1, Pick 26 to the Cleveland Cavaliers Tankathon.com: Round 1, Pick 25 to the Portland Trail Blazers   Overall, most of this speculation is not too different from earlier in the draft process. Washington seems destined to be a lottery pick as teams really like his wingspan and improved shooting capabilities. The Miami Heat are the most popular destination as they need a leader in the frontcourt who can foster a competitive culture. While there is always a risk that he could fall in the draft due to his undersized height at the position, it seems almost certain at this point that Kentucky will have a player selected in the lottery for yet another year. https://twitter.com/jakepaynting/status/1137571430499999745?s=20 Herro has seen his stock slightly improved in the past few weeks. After reports of him having a legendary workout with the Boston Celtics, it seems that Herro’s reputation as a shooter has improved in the eyes of many front offices. Seeing him projected to go as high as 15^th to Detroit is the highest I’ve seen since he declared. Being selected by the Thunder is the most popular prediction as they badly need more outside shooting. Seeing Herro play alongside NBA stars Russell Westbrook and Paul George would be a dream for many Kentucky fans. https://twitter.com/dpenceNBA/status/1136091878192013312?s=20 https://twitter.com/Ben_Pfeifer_/status/1134911483735789570?s=20 Johnson on the other hand has seen his stock slowly fall ever since the midway point of Kentucky’s season as he finished the year on a bit of a quiet note. The consensus from many experts is that he will go somewhere in the late 20’s at the end of the first round. This is a bit disappointing, but the bright side of that is Johnson might get picked by a very good team at the end of the first round. The mock draft by CBS was the kindest to Kentucky as it predicted that all three players will be taken in the first 20 picks. If that happens, then this will be yet another great draft night for the Wildcats.