2011 NBA Draft UK Notes
- The last time the Wildcats had multiple players selected in the first round of the draft in back-to-back years was in 1996 (Antoine Walker – 1st Rd., 6th overall, Boston; Tony Delk – 1st Rd., 16th overall, Charlotte; Walter McCarty – 1st Rd., 19th overall, New York) and 1997 (Ron Mercer – 1st Rd., 6th overall, Boston; Derek Anderson – 1st Rd., 13th overall, Cleveland).
- Kentucky has had four players selected in the top 10, five in the top 15 and seven in the first round of the draft in the last two years.
- Josh Harrellson was the 100th Wildcat to be taken in the NBA Draft.
- The Wildcats have had 101 players drafted by the NBA since the draft began in 1947.
- 27 Wildcats have been selected in the first round.
- Enes Kanter is the third Wildcat drafted by the Utah Jazz franchise. The last was Scott Padgett in the 1999 draft (1st Rd., 28th overall).
- Brandon Knight is the sixth Wildcat drafted by the Detroit Pistons franchise. The last was Tayshaun Prince in the 2002 draft (1st Rd., 23rd overall).
- Josh Harrellson is the fourth Wildcat drafted by the New Orleans Hornets franchise. The last was Jamaal Magloire by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2000 draft (1st, 19th overall).
DeAndre Liggins is the third Wildcat to be drafted by the Orlando Magic franchise. The last was Daniel Orton in the 2010 draft.
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I heard Josh was traded to NY Knicks, do you think NYC is ready for Jorts? Congrats to all our boys, may they find success and happiness. Go Cats!
Larry thought the comment by Bilas about Josh and blue jean shorts was classless.
Didn’t hear it past my bedtime, what did he say? THX
The Knicks paid the Hornets $1 million for the rights to Josh Harrellson. Jorts will love playing for the Knicks. Their coach loves to play fast like Cal.
Is hard to believe Knicks giving $1 million just to get Jorts. Sure must mean they are going to keep him
Bilas had a few good things to say about Josh but in the end has to take a shot at him. Saying all men should thank Josh for bringing blue jean shorts back into style rolled his eyes and smirked. I just thought it was a cheap shot. They also made another mistake in their final assessment of the draft. Claiming Duke, Texas and Kentucky each had 3 players picked.
Jay made it to the NBA but I would bet Josh has a longer career. He is the perfect team player for Carmello. Setting picks to get him open and then rebounding any misses. He will not be a great scorer but will get the job done.
Every great team needs its role players, and Jorts can be that guy for the Knicks. Setting picks, hitting an open J from time to time, playing good defense, and most importantly rebounding. Don’t forget he’s got a pretty good touch from outside for a big guy. He’s got his foot in the door…with continued hard work, a great attitude as he’s always had, and he’s got a decent chance to make the team as a journeyman.