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Walker Kessler provides update on NBA Draft decision process
By Adam Spencer
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Walker Kessler’s former team, North Carolina, is having a big weekend. The Tar Heels just beat rival Duke in the Final Four and will face Kansas in the title game on Monday night.
But, the weekend was also a big one for Kessler, who took home the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award during a ceremony on Sunday.
As for his looming NBA Draft decision, Kessler said he’s not in a hurry to make that choice just yet:
"My coaching staff and teammates really just boosted my confidence so much, and they had so much belief in me." ? @AuburnMBB's Walker Kessler caught up with @TheAndyKatz after winning the @NaismithTrophy DPOY ? pic.twitter.com/clLdZvtbQm
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 3, 2022
“I’m still kind of feeling it out and feeling decisions, but I’m excited for the opportunity,” Kessler said.
Kessler blocked 155 shots to lead Division I players in 2021-22. His defense was a big reason why Auburn claimed the 2021-22 SEC regular-season title. He’s being mentioned by some analysts as a potential late-first-round pick.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
