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Kentucky freshman Isaiah Jackson to declare for NBA Draft, will leave open option to return

Kentucky freshman Isaiah Jackson announced his NBA decision earlier this evening.

Jackson plans to enter the NBA Draft but will leave open the option to return to college.

Release from UK:

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s basketball freshman forward Isaiah Jackson plans to submit his name for the 2021 NBA Draft and go through the NBA’s evaluation process, he announced Wednesday.

Jackson does not plan to hire an agent at this time, although he can sign with an NCAA-certified agent, receive feedback and still return to school.

There is no current deadline for Jackson to make a final decision as to whether to remain in the draft or return to Kentucky.