The 2023 NBA Draft was not a typical night for Kentucky Wildcats fans.
While technically they heard two names — TyTy Washington and Shaedon Sharpe — called in the first round, it was really just Washington Jr. that fans were able to forge a relationship with.
With Oscar Tshiebwe opting to return to Lexington, the Cats were left with really just the freshman phenom to cheer on. Washington dropped to pick No. 29, being selected by the Houston Rockets.
Just like Tyrese Maxey from a few seasons ago, Washington, once dubbed a lottery pick or even top-five selection, fell outside the top-15 picks.