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Kentucky's Draft Duo Shines in NBA
Jayden Quaintance, a raw but highly touted Kentucky prospect sidelined by a knee injury, leaps into the NBA spotlight as the 20th overall pick by the San Antonio Spurs — a historic moment for coach Mark Pope, who now has four players drafted. Meanwhile, Otega Oweh, a prolific scorer and clutch performer in the NCAA Tournament, goes 41st to Miami before being traded to Oklahoma City, continuing Kentucky’s 19-year streak of draft picks and cementing the program’s legacy. Both players carry the torch of a Wildcats program that’s produced NBA talent for decades, with Quaintance’s potential and…
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