SI.com · Jun 21, 2019
2019 NBA Draft Grades: Hornets Select PJ Washington With No. 12 Pick
Associated PressThe Charlotte Hornets selected Kentucky forward PJ Washington with the No. 12 pick in the 2019 NBA draft.
Out of high school, Washington was a top 15 recruit that received offers from a number of Power 5 schools such as Kansas, Arizona, Texas and North Carolina. However, Washington chose to play under Calipari at Kentucky. He played for the Wildcats for two seasons.
In his freshman season, Washington averaged 10.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and played 27.4 minutes per game. Although initially declaring for the NBA draft, Washington decided to return to Kentucky for his sophomore season.