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NBA Mock Draft 2018: New projections by ESPN and The Athletic

As the pre-draft season rolls on, it continues to look like the Kentucky Wildcats will have two first-round picks in the 2018 NBA Draft.

The latest mock draft by The Athletic has two Cats cracking the lottery, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes No. 12 to the Los Angeles Clippers. They’re one of the few NBA teams that doesn’t currently have a UK player, and they also need to find a point guard for the future, making them a good fit for Shai.

After that, Kevin Knox goes No.