Coach John Calipari says every Kentucky player eligible to declare will submit his name for this year's NBA draft.
Calipari posted tweets Wednesday saying Kentucky players of age will declare for the draft, though all might not attend the NBA's invitation-only combine.
Under new NCAA rules, players declaring for the draft can return to school if they don't sign with an agent, have up to 10 days after the pre-draft combine to withdraw from consideration and can try out with an NBA team.
The new rule states they can submit their name a total of three times. If they choose to withdraw, they have until 10 days after the combine
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) March 23, 2016
It's a true win-win for the student-athlete.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) March 23, 2016
Just so you know, having every kid put their name in the draft is about all players getting the right information.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) March 23, 2016
Players not invited to the combine know what that means. Players invited to the combine and told to to back to school know that that means.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) March 23, 2016
As I said, it's a win-win for the student athletes. I like the rule.
— John Calipari (@UKCoachCalipari) March 23, 2016
Guards Tyler Ulis and Jamal Murray and forward Skal Labissiere are considered likely draft choices, but Calipari said walk-ons also will declare. Freshmen Isaac Humphries and Tai Wynyard won't because they will not turn 19 this year.
Kentucky lost to Indiana in the second round of the NCAA tournament Saturday. The Wildcats finished the season 27-9.
