TyTy Washington, Kentucky guard, announces NBA Draft plans

TyTy Washington, a Kentucky guard who was an All-SEC second team choice, has announced his plans for the NBA Draft.

Washington announced Wednesday that he would declare for the NBA Draft and plans to forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility. Washington was a five-time SEC Freshman of the Week selection, a semifinalist for the Jerry West Award and a finalist for the Kyle Macy Award honoring the nation’s best freshman.

Washington averaged 12.5 points, 3.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game, and shot 45.1 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3-point range.

“First and foremost, I’d like to thank God for the opportunities He’s provided me and my family,” Washington said. “To Big Blue Nation, I’d like to express my gratitude to all of you for embracing me and my family like your own this past year. From Coach Cal, to everyone involved with Kentucky basketball, I can’t thank you enough for the support. The experience and the knowledge I can carry forward from my time here at Kentucky will help me be a better man and player moving forward.

“The fans have supported me through the ups and downs of this past season, and I am proud to say I will always be a member of Big Blue Nation,” Washington said. “After discussing my options with Coach Cal, my parents and family, I’ve decided to make myself eligible for the upcoming NBA Draft. Leaving Kentucky won’t be easy, but I am ready for the challenges ahead and know I am ready based on my experiences here in Lexington. Thank you again to the fans, the coaches, all the supporters of Kentucky Basketball and most importantly the people who helped me get here, my mom and my dad.”

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— Tyty Washington (@tytywashington3) April 6, 2022

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.