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Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 07-10-2017, 12:43 PM:

Calipari also defended Kentucky's reliance on one-and-done players, saying the school provides players with lifetime scholarships. He added that his players have thrived in the NBA, playing well enough to earn a second contract when their rookie deals have expired.

According to Scout's Evan Daniels, 24 former Kentucky players have been first-round selections in the NBA draft since Calipari took charge of the Wildcats in April 2009. Of that group, 21 were freshmen, per RealGM.

The trend will likely continue in 2018, as Scout ranked the Wildcats' 2017 recruiting class as the best in the country. Seven of the school's eight commitments are rated inside the top 50 nationally.

Considering the school's consistent pipeline to the NBA, the draft is one of Calipari's best selling points about committing to Kentucky. Calipari even received some time on ESPN's broadcast of the draft.

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