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John Calipari: EJ Montgomery and Immanuel Quickley have NBA draft decisions to make

The KHSAA, NCAA and many others had to make the tough decision to suspend and/or cancel tournaments due to the coronavirus. It was the right decision. Louisville Courier Journal

LEXINGTON - Most of the Kentucky basketball players can be easily classified into two groups when discussing their pending NBA draft decisions.

Junior forward Nick Richards, sophomore point guard Ashton Hagans and freshman guard Tyrese Maxey are highly likely to start their professional careers. Freshmen Keion Brooks, Johnny Juzang and Dontaie Allen are almost certain to return to college for another year.

UK coach John Calipari acknowledged sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley and sophomore forward EJ Montgomery have more difficult decisions to make.