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Kentucky guard Shaedon Sharpe told Shams Charania of Stadium in an interview that dropped Friday that he’s aiming to become the No. 1 overall selection in the 2022 NBA draft.
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Kentucky’s Shaedon Sharpe sits down with <a href=”https://twitter.com/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@Stadium</a>: “I’m going for the No. 1 spot… Getting info back from teams that I want to hear, that really convinced me and pushed me to stay in the Draft and declare.” On Bradley Beal/Devin Booker role models, mystery label, much more. <a href=”https://t.co/jhOcXrmxaL”>pic.twitter.com/jhOcXrmxaL</a>
The top three appear to be Duke forward Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren and Auburn big man Jabari Smith, Jr. in some order, but Sharpe’s name is consistently found in the top 10 of NBA draft big boards and mock drafts.
Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report notably has him going fifth overall to the Detroit Pistons in his latest mock.
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