PJ Washington made the announcement on Tuesday that he would test the NBA Draft waters. Washington will not hire an agent, leaving the door open for a return to the Kentucky Wildcats for his sophomore season.
Given the newer guidelines that allow players more time to make a decision on their NBA future, it’s no surprise that Washington threw his name into the hat. PJ had a productive, yet unspectacular first season at Kentucky. He averaged 10.8 points and 5.7 rebounds, starting 30 of 37 games for UK in his freshman season.
While players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kevin Knox have garnered the majority of attention regarding their NBA future, PJ Washington may have the most upside of any player on the Kentucky roster.