The “will-he-won’t-he” saga of Shaedon Sharpe has officially come to a close with the guard announcing he intends to remain in the 2022 NFL Draft, where he is still projected to be a top 10 pick.
While not typically shocking for a star prospect to leave after one year at Kentucky for greener pastures in the pros, the move is significant for Sharpe, with the star reclassifying to join the team sooner and going on to never play a single minute for Kentucky.
In a year that saw the Wildcats lose to No. 15 Saint Peter’s in one of the largest upsets in NCAA Tournament history, the fiasco revolving around Sharpe and his lack of play has put increased pressure on both Kentucky head coach John Calipari and Sharpe’s family alike, with criticism that often borders on vitriol being hurled from all directions in the Commonwealth.