The University of Kentucky has been a factory for NBA talent, producing first-round picks nearly every year since 2010 under John Calipari. Now, under first-year coach Mark Pope, the 2024-25 Wildcats reached the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, finishing with a 25-10 record.
Ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, let’s look at where the Kentucky draft-eligible prospects could go.
Kentucky’s Latest Projections For Koby Brea And Other Based On CSN 2025 Mock Draft
Kentucky has two players projected to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft based on our CSN two-round mock draft: Koby Brea and Amari Williams, both slotted in the second round. Other players, including Otega Oweh, Jaxson Robinson, and Andrew Carr, may not get featured in the mock, but they still have some serious shot at being drafted.
Player Projections
1) Koby Brea, G (Super Senior) – No. 45 Overall (Chicago Bulls)
Koby Brea, a 6-foot-7 wing from Dayton, is projected as the No. 45 pick to the Chicago Bulls in our mock draft. Brea’s elite three-point shooting defined his lone season at Kentucky, where he averaged 11.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists, shooting 47.0% from the field and 43.5% from three on 5.9 attempts per game.
His postseason surge, with 18.0 points and 42.9% from deep in the NCAA Tournament, significantly boosted his stock. Brea’s career 43.4% three-point shooting (730 attempts) and 91.4% free-throw accuracy make him a prime floor-spacer for any team that manages to secure him.
However, his limited ball-handling, playmaking, and defensive stats halt him from reaching higher stocks.
The Bulls, needing shooters after trading Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, may see Brea as a good fit.
2) Amari Williams, C (Super Senior) – No. 46 Overall (Orlando Magic)
Amari Williams, a 7’0″, 262-pound center from Drexel, is projected at No. 46 to the Orlando Magic. Williams led Kentucky with 8.5 rebounds per game and averaged 10.9 points, 3.1 assists, and 1.3 blocks, shooting 58.2% from the field.
His 7’5″ wingspan and lateral mobility make him a versatile defender, capable of rim protection and switching onto wings, as seen in his star NCAA Tournament performance against Illinois (84-75 win).
Williams’ high-post playmaking and ability to initiate offense from the top of the key have made many compare him to a bigger Trendon Watford. However, his lack of an outside shot and occasional foul trouble limit his ceiling.
The Orlando Magic, who struggled with 3-point shooting, need frontcourt depth behind Wendell Carter Jr., may see Williams’ size, passing, and defensive versatility as the best fit.
Undrafted Kentucky Players In Our Mock
Several Kentucky players are absent from our mock draft who may have the chance to get drafted. Otega Oweh, a 6’5″ junior guard, is the most likely player in the lot. Based on his recent Combine showing.
Averaging 17 points (7/16 FG) in a scrimmage, Oweh’s athleticism, 3.1% steal rate, and 2.1% block rate shine on his resume, but his low three-point volume (20 makes) and size concerns hurt his stock.
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Another potential prospect is Jaxson Robinson, a 6’7″ wing. While he has potential, his inconsistent season leaves him out of our projections. Andrew Carr, a 6-foot-9 forward, also misses our mock, but his 9.0 rebounds per game can attract some pro team’s attention.
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