Leonard Miller forgoes college, will explore professional options

Jack Pilgrim

Getty ImagesTake another roster option for Kentucky basketball off the table going into the 2022-23 season. Five-star wing Leonard Miller is no longer considering the college route, officially turning pro on Tuesday. He will continue to test the NBA Draft waters while also exploring his other professional options with the NBA G League.

“My lifelong dream has been to play basketball at the highest level, and I’ve been fortunate to have had a number of amazing people in my life that have helped me pursue that dream,” Miller told On3’s Joe Tipton. “After getting feedback from going through the NBA Draft process up to this point, I have decided to take the next step in that journey…