By Keith Taylor
Kentucky Today
Shaedon Sharpe’s next game will be at the professional level.
Sharpe, who enrolled mid-term as a freshman at Kentucky last year but never played, has announced that he will remain in the NBA Draft. Sharpe practiced with the Wildcats but logged no minutes in a game.
Shaedon Sharpe looks on during an open practice at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis a day before the NCAA tournament began. (Photo by Keith Taylor, Kentucky Today)
“First and foremost, through God’s blessings, it has been a privilege to attend the University of Kentucky,” he said in a social media post. “Thank you BBN for your support during my time … with the positive feedback I’ve received I will be remaining in the NBA Draft.”
He said his brief stay in Lexington was a blessing.
“These last four months at Kentucky have been nothing short of amazing,” he said in a social media post. “To have coach (John Calipari) and the rest of the coaching staff, my teammates/brothers and the Big Blue Nation welcome me into the family has been a blessing.
“My path to this point wasn’t a straight road of successes, but my passion for this game and my dream to play at the highest level has allowed me to overcome challenges and disappointments and has shaped me into who I am today.”
Sharpe, a 6-foot-6 guard, is a projected top 10 lottery pick in this month’s NBA Draft and said he’s prepared for the future, regardless of his lack of collegiate experience.
“In all honesty, nothing could truly prepare me for the decisions I’ve had to make along the way, but God has placed special people in my life to help guide, support and instill confidence to help prepare me for these moments.”
Keith Taylor is the sports editor for Kentucky Today. Reach him at keith.taylor@kentuckytoday.com and via Twitter at keithtaylor21.
