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UK’s James Young Declares for NBA Draft
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Kentucky freshman James Young is the first Wildcat to officially declare for the NBA draft.
Young, a 6-foot-6 Michigan native, made the announcement on Thursday via a statement from the school. According to several NBA executives, Young is a lock first-round pick and could be selected late in the lottery.
